Thruman Fades the World
Level 7
: Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Action was picked up on the flop with roughly 12,000 in the pot, and the board showing Q♥3♥5♠.
The big blind checked to Robert Thurman who bet out 5,000 from the small blind, which was called by Jason Tiffin in middle position. Then the player on the button raised all in for his stack of 34,500. Thurman gave it some thought before making the call, and Tiffin pondered his decision before showing the Q♣ as he mucked his hand, leaving the players heads up.
Button: 6♥4♥ 
Robert Thurman: 9♦9♣
Thurman got the best hand to fold but would need to fade the combo draw of his opponent to scoop the pot. The J♠ on the turn and Q♠ on the river were safe for Thurman, giving him the pot and eliminating his opponent.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
81,800
51,800
|
51,800 |
|
68,700
38,700
|
38,700 |