Fortunate Double for Cole
Level 18
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
With the clock showing 93 players remaining and 89 spots in the money, Stephen Cole jammed for 146,000 and was snapped off by Vajra Castles.
Stephen Cole: 8♦8♥
Vajra Castles: A♣A♠
The Q♦4♦2♣ flop left Cole on the verge of elimination but the A♦ turn actually increased his outs significantly despite Castles hitting top set. Sure enough, the 6♦ fell on the river to provide the fourth diamond needed for survival.