Walker Saved on the River to Triple Up
Level 12
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
Gilbert George raised to 8,000 under the gun, Alfredo Arreola flatted in the hijack, and Reid Walker three-bet jammed for 30,500 on the button to put himself at risk. Both of his opponents called.
The flop came 5♥6♦3♥, George checked, Arreola tossed out a handful of 5,000 denomination chips, and George quickly folded.
Reid Walker: K♣J♥ 
Alfredo Arreola: 4♣2♣
Arreola had flopped a straight but Walker still had backdoor possibilities with hearts. The turn landed the 8♥ and the river fell the Q♥, giving Walker a flush to keep his tournament hopes alive.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
172,000
55,500
|
55,500 |
|
101,500
46,000
|
46,000 |
|
91,000
37,500
|
37,500 |