Welko Flips Lafata to the Rail
Level 11
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Craig Welko raised to 6,500 in middle position, Mark Lafata moved all in for 35,000 in the hijack, and Welko called.
Mark Lafata: 5♠5♦
Craig Welko: K♦Q♦
Welko hit top pair on the K♣8♦6♠ flop to take the lead, while the K♥ turn improved him to trips. The river was the J♣, and Lafata was sent to the rail.