Maurer Scores Huge Pot and Elimination
Level 15
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
With 100,000 in the middle on a completed board of 
, Evan Maurer checked his big blind to his opponent under the gun.
After a bet of 35,000 was placed, Maurer check-raised all-in for 256,000.
Maurer's opponent was deep in the tank facing a decision for his tournament life. Ultimately, he made the call.
Maurer showed 
for quad nines. His opponent angrily tossed 
to the muck before leaving the tournament floor and leaving the remaining 64 players hand-for-hand on the stone bubble.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
650,000 | 614,000 |
turn, Triggs bet 20,000.
flop brought him no help, nor did the 
turn.
on the river brought a miraculous two outer home for Moreno, who scores a much-needed double as the bubble approaches.
