Johnson Dodges the Queen
Level 9
: 400/800, 100 ante
Jim Lawrence bet 5,500 into two opponents with the board reading 
. The button shoved all in for about 60,000, and the big blind, Steve Johnson, moved in as well for 42,550. Lawrence thought for a couple of minutes before mucking.
Johnson: 
Button: 
"Give me a queen," the button said.
"No queen," Johnson said, drawing a deep breath and standing up.
Johnson's wish was granted when a king river gave the button a worthless two pair.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
100,000
100,000
|
100,000 |