2015 Mid-States Poker Tour Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells

Main Event
Day: 2
Event Info

2015 Mid-States Poker Tour Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
a8
Prize
$98,907
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,000
Entries
379
Level Info
Level
32
Blinds
80,000 / 160,000
Ante
20,000

Ryan Doubles Through Thorne, Kroon Statistical Expertise

Level 17 : 2,500/5,000, 500 ante

John Ryan shoved all in from early position with 72,500 left. The action fell to Shane Thorne who called with pocket kings {k-Hearts}{k-Spades}. Ryan had {a-Hearts}{j-Spades} and needed some help.

"Eighty percent of the time the ace of clubs comes on the flop in this spot," said Mark Kroon, attempting to lift Ryan's spirits.

Ryan's spirits were indeed lifted when the flop came {a-Clubs}{5-Clubs}{6-Diamonds}. The turn and river finished the board {a-Spades}{6-Spades} and Ryan doubled up.

"I've never read that in any book," said Gerald Heckathorn in response to Kroon's comment.

"It's math," said Kroon.

Player Chips Progress
John Ryan
John Ryan
141,000 84,000
Shane Thorne us
Shane Thorne
80,000 -32,000

Tags: Mark KroonJohn RyanGerald HeckathornShane Thorne