Murphy Finally Loses a Race as Rion Stays Alive
Level 13
: Blinds 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
James Rion moved all in for 41,000 in the hijack and Jonathon Murphy put him at risk in middle position.
James Rion: 8♣8♠
Jonathon Murphy: K♠Q♦
Rion was racing for his tournament life, and he held on through the 3♥J♠5♠7♠6♦ board to earn a double up off the chip leader.