Bendinelli Spikes River to Stay Alive
Level 38
: Blinds 400,000/800,000, 800,000 ante
Jimmy Guerrero limped with 
and Giuliano Bendinelli raised to 2,800,000 with 
. Guerrero called.
The dealer spread the 
flop, Bendinelli bet 1,500,000, and Guerrero announced: "all in".
"I don't think I can fold," Bendinelli said just before he put chips onto the felt to signify a call.
Bendinelli needed to improve to survive, but the 
turn changed nothing, and Guerrero was one card away from the victory.
A few people on the Italian rail were calling for a seven, and the 
spiked the river to improve Bendinelli to straight, as he rejoiced with his rail at the sight of the card which kept his tournament life alive.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
37,120,000
16,250,000
|
16,250,000 |
|
31,700,000
16,250,000
|
16,250,000 |
|
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