Ellinghaus Hangs On to Bust Crews
Level 13
: Blinds 2,000/3,000, 3,000 ante
Reece Crews raised to 6,000 on the button, Blake Ellinghaus three-bet to 26,000 in the big blind, and Crews called.
The flop came 9♣5♠3♣ and Ellinghaus bet 30,000. Crews then raised to 65,000, and Ellinghaus moved all in. Crews called for 115,000.
Reece Crews: A♣J♣
Blake Ellinghaus: 8♣8♦
Ellinghaus was ahead with his eights, while Crews had two overcards and a flush draw. The 7♦ turn was no help to Crews, and Ellinghaus held on through the K♦ river to win the pot and send Crews to the rail.