Rancore Flips an Opponent to the Rail
Level 10
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Hugh Merlino limped in from under the gun before Alex Rancore raised to 8,000 in early position. The button then moved all in for 42,800 and Merlino folded, but Rancore quickly called.
All-in Player: J♠J♦
Alex Rancore: A♣K♠
The button was racing for his tournament life, but the A♠4♠3♦ flop gave Rancore the lead with top pair. The rest of the board ran out 8♥4♣ and Rancore sent his opponent to the rail.