Bankus Stays Alive
Level 16
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Mark Brodsky raised to 24,000 on the button, making the call after Cole Bankus moved all in from the big blind for his last 71,000.
Cole Bankus: K♦J♦ 
Mark Brodsky: A♣5♣
Brodsky found two pair on the 5♦8♥8♠ flop, while the 4♦ gave Bankus a flush draw. The dealer flipped over the 10♦ river, completing a diamond flush for Bankus to stay alive with a double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
370,000
74,000
|
74,000 |
|
156,000
55,000
|
55,000 |