Matzinger Coolers Backus as the Bubble Looms
Level 15
: 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
Paul Matzinger limped in from early position, and Brad Backus raised to 26,000 in the big blind. Matzinger three-bet to 55,000, and Backus called.
Backus checked the 
flop, and Matzinger instantly announced, "All in," and flicked a chip into the pot to confirm the bet. Backus tanked for a minute, at one point asking Matzinger, "Do you have the aces?" then slammed in a call for his last 140,000.
Paul Matzinger: 
Brad Backus: 
Backus was correct on his read, and Matzinger claimed the last of Backus's chips after the 
turn and 
river failed to bring in a king for Backus.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
900,000 | 500,000 |
|
Busted |