Thapa Backdoors His Way to a Double Up
Level 20
: Blinds 15,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
Mason Vieth raised to 50,000 under the gun, Alain Raad flatted in early position, and Tribikya Thapa three-bet jammed in the small blind for about 300,000. Vieth folded and Raad made the call.
Tribikya Thapa: K♠J♠ 
Alain Raad: J♣J♥
The board ran out 8♠9♣3♦Q♠3♠ with Thapa hitting a backdoor flush to keep his tournament hopes alive.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,350,000
450,000
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450,000 |
|
700,000
203,000
|
203,000 |
|
340,000
69,000
|
69,000 |
|
Busted | |
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Busted | |
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