Backdoor Flush Cracks Queens
Level 11
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Action went three-ways to a flop of 7♦7♣5♣ with the player in the small blind already all in and at risk for just over 20,000 against the big blind and Jonas Taken Alive, who was under the gun.
The big blind and Alive both checked to the 5♥ turn where action went check-check again.
On the 3♣ river, the big blind checked for a third time and Alive bet 15,000. The big blind called and Alive tabled the winner with J♣10♣.
The small blind showed pocket queens before getting up from the table.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
275,000
84,000
|
84,000 |