Twyman Takes One Out
Level 3
: Blinds 200/400, 400 ante
A player under the gun moved all in for 6,100 and Kai Nicholls called in the cutoff. John Twyman then reraised to 16,000 on the button, and Nicholls called.
The flop came 5♦4♥3♠ and Twyman bet another 20,000. Nicholls quickly folded, leaving Twyman and the at-risk player heads-up.
All-in player: 7♦7♠ 
John Twyman: 8♥8♦
Both players showed a pair, but Twyman was ahead with his eights and poised for the knockout. The board ran out 9♦Q♦ and the under-the-gun player was eliminated.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
85,000
20,000
|
20,000 |
|
25,000
10,000
|
10,000 |