Runcan on the Move
Level 6
: Blinds 800/1,500, 1,500 ante
On a board of 5♦5♥7♥A♦, Paul Runcan had fired 23,000 and the button shoved for around 90,000. Runcan wasted no time in putting in the call.
Button: 8♦5♣ 
Paul Runcan: Q♠5♠
Both players had flopped trips, but it was Runcan who had the better kicker and was in the driver's seat to take the pot. A 10♣ landed on the river, which meant the button was eliminated, and Runcan's stack shot up to around 300,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
300,000
100,000
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100,000 |