"Backpack Equity" for Larkin
Level 15
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Action folded around to Kelly Walters in the small blind, who moved all in covering Christopher Larkin on her left. Larkin checked his cards and made the call in the big blind, putting himself at risk.
Christopher Larkin: K♣3♦
Kelly Walters: A♥10♣
Larkin stood up and put his backpack on, not even seeing his pair on the 2♣7♣3♠ flop. Walters was unable to improve on the Q♦ turn or 8♠ river, leaving Larkin ahead for the double.
"Backpack equity," claimed Larkin as he collected his chips.