Lupuleac's Tens Send Koering's Big Slick Home
Level 22
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Nemo Koering made it 155,000 from middle position, leaving himself about the same behind. When the action got to Alexandru Lupuleac in the small blind, he shoved for about 330,000. After waiting for some time, Koering called.
Nemo Koering: A♠K♣ 
Alexandru Lupuleac: 10♣10♥
It was a flip that both players desperately needed to win, but as Lupuleac pointed out, even if he lost he would be on the button and could potentially fold his way to the money.
The flop of 9♣8♣J♥ was all Lupuleac's as he improved to an open-ended straight draw. A J♦ turn made that draw insignificant, and the 6♥ river meant Koering was eliminated two from the money.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
650,000 | |
|
Busted |