Blanken Gets to the Bubble
Level 16
: 3,000/6,000, 1,000 ante
A played was all in for 37,000 in middle position, and John Blanken called in the small blind.
Blanken: 
Opponent: 
"I'll take a jack," the all-in player said hopefully as 
flopped. "Now I'll take an ace."
The 
was not an ace, but a nine would do it also. The 
river was close but not what he needed, and the tournament is now hand-for-hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
175,000
-17,000
|
-17,000 |