Gates Holds on Action Flop
Level 11
: Blinds 2,000/3,000, 0 ante
Action picked up on the flop of 9♣K♣10♠ in a hand between James Armstrong in the small blind, Austin Gates in the hijack, and Frank Lucero in the cutoff.
With about 50,000 in the pot, Armstrong led out with a bet of 27,000 and Gates moved all in for 124,500, putting himself at risk. Lucero then came over the top for 209,000 total and Armstrong made the call, having both of his opponents covered.
Austin Gates: Q♠J♠ 
Frank Lucero: Q♣10♣
James Armstrong: A♠A♣
The board ran out 5♥, 2♠ with Gates dodging a club to hold and scoop a massive pot. Armstrong pulled in the small side pot.
Shortly after, Lucero got it all in with ace-king against John Bailey's pocket tens. Lucero ended up losing the flip and was sent to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
423,500
347,500
|
347,500 |
|
38,000 | |
|
Busted |