McKuin Turns Trips to Knock Out Knoche
Level 17
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Action folded to Keith McKuin in the hijack, and he raised to 25,000. He was called by Ron Green in the cutoff, and the big blind Jerry Knoche .
After the flop came J♥K♦8♥ it was checked to McKuin who bet out 55,000. Green made the call, as did Knoche, leaving just 1,000 chips behind.
The turn was the J♠ and Knoche checked to McKuin, who fired out 62,000. Green quickly folded and Knoche put in his last 1,000 chip to put himself at risk.
Jerry Knoche: 8♣2♦ 
Keith McKuin: Q♦J♣
Knoche flopped a pair and went with his hand but was left drawing dead after McKuin turned trips. The 10♣ completed the board to officially give McKuin the pot and eliminate Knoche.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
985,000
336,000
|
336,000 |
|
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|
415,000
121,000
|
121,000 |
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Busted | |