Sickels Survives a Flip
Level 13
: Blinds 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
Andrew Hilleren raised to 11,000 under the gun, Kevin Sickels moved all in for 94,000 on the button, and Hilleren called.
Kevin Sickels: 9♣9♠
Andrew Hilleren: A♠K♦
Sickels was racing for his tournament life, but he spiked a set on the J♣9♦6♣ flop to take a big lead. The rest of the board ran out 3♦2♦ and Sickels doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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190,000
190,000
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190,000 |
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60,000
15,000
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15,000 |