Kelly Goes Runner-Runner to Clip CJ
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Level 19
: 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante
Charles Johnson, Jr. raised to 19,000 from middle position and David Kelly three-bet to 50,000 from the button. Johnson called, bringing a 
flop. Johnson checked and Kelly insta-shoved for 283,000. Johnson beat him into the pot.
Johnson: 
Kelly: 
Johnson's trap worked, but it all came crashing down. Kelly picked up a gutshot draw with the 
turn, and incredibly the 
river completed his straight.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
760,000 | -340,000 |
|
630,000 | 290,000 |
but needed help against Paula Ferro's 
. Pachla hit her ace on the 
board but it wasn't enough to claim the win. She wished her tablemates good luck before making her way to the cashier.
and Sil Derubeis called with pocket jacks. The 
, Pfeiffer led out for 22,000 and Johnson clicked it back to 50,000. Pfiefer three-bet to 152,000 and Johnson shoved, having Pfeiffer covered.
on a flop of 
river, bringing an end to Nick Pfaffenbach's tournament.
flop all but ended it, giving Johnson a set, and the 
on the river to send Conron out the door in 25th place.