Knafo Goes Runner-Runner to Double Through Rocco
Level 23
: 12,000/24,000, 24,000 ante
Michael Rocco opened to 48,000 from under-the-gun, and directly behind him, Albert Knafo three-bet to 130,000. Action folded back around to Rocco, who called.
The flop came 
and Rocco checked to Knafo, who continued for 83,000. Rocco then check-raised to 200,000. Undeterred, Knafo announced he was all in for about 500,000. Rocco snap-called and hands were revealed.
Knafo: 
Rocco: 
It was a stone bluff from Knafo, and he would need serious help to avoid elimination.
...but help did come — in the form of the 
and the 
on the turn and river respectively to give Knafo a runner-runner flush.
"I'm sorry, you're too good!" Knafo said as he collected the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,200,000 | 1,079,000 |
|
1,005,000 | 405,000 |