Johnson Doubles Through Masters
Level 16
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
William Johnson shoved for 52,000 from middle position and was called by Carl Masters in the next seat over in the hijack as Johnson was at risk.
William Johnson: K♥J♥
Carl Masters: A♥10♦
Johnson needed to improve to stay in contention. The cavalry arrived on the flop when it came 7♣3♥K♦ to pull Johnson ahead with a pair of kings.
The J♠ turn gave Johnson two pair, but Masters was still drawing live with a queen for a straight.
Johnson avoided disaster on the river when the 8♦ peeled to double up.