Israel Thriving
Roland Israel opened for around 3,400 from early position only to have the player in the big blind move all in for a little over 10,000. Israel made the call and it was off to the races:
Showdown
| Israel |   |
| Big Blind |   |
The at-risk player was on his feet and pleading for a nine to solidify his lead. While the 
flop did not deliver, it didn't hit Israel either. Unfortunately for the big blind, the 
turn did hit his opponent, giving him Broadway and a guaranteed win. The meaningless 
was put out on the river as the big blind exited the tournament area; meanwhile, Israel chipped up to 70,000 and is primed to finish the starting flight with a healthy stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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70,000 | 44,000 |