Quads for Johnston, Heartache for Carr
The action was picked as Peter Johnston had moved his stack of roughly 300,000 into the middle and had been called by both Paul Carr and Thomas Avgustin.
When the dealer rolled over the 5♠J♦4♠ flop in the already inflated pot, Avgustin checked in the big blind. Carr wasted no time at all in putting 210,000 into the middle, only to see Avgustin check-raise all in. Carr would have to risk his remaining 635,000 if he wanted to call.
After toiling over a decision, Carr asked his opponent if he had jacks before folding.
Peter Johnston: J♠J♣ 
Thomas Avgustin: 10♥10♦
It wasn't Avgustin who had the pocket jacks; it was Johnston.
The dealer completed the board with the J♥ turn and the Q♣ river, which saw Johnston triple up in style.
The side pot was pushed to Avgustin, who Carr then told he had folded pocket kings.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,300,000
225,000
|
225,000 |
|
900,000
900,000
|
900,000 |
|
635,000
223,000
|
223,000 |