Roth Survives a Flip With Johnson
Level 12
: Blinds 1,500/2,500, 2,500 ante
Charles Johnson raised to 5,500 in middle position and Sokol Curri called in the hijack. Michael Roth then moved all in for 74,500 in the big blind, and only Johnson called.
Michael Roth: K♦K♥
Charles Johnson: 8♥8♣
"I was hoping for ace-king," Johnson said after Roth turned over his kings. The board ran out 9♥Q♦7♣A♠Q♠, and Roth stayed in the lead to secure the double up.