Franchi Saved by the River
Level 35
: Blinds 400,000/800,000, 800,000 ante
Malcolm Franchi under the gun raised to 5,000,000 and kept 4,700,000 behind. Turlough Mchugh on the button moved all-in, the blinds folded and Franchi called.
Malcolm Franchi: K♥9♥ 
Turlough Mchugh: 8♠8♦
After a flop of A♥6♣7♦ and the A♠ on the turn, Franchi was one card away from elimination. However, his rail erupted when the K♣ landed on the river, giving him the best two pair and allowing him to double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
43,350,000
9,700,000
|
9,700,000 |
|
21,400,000
11,700,000
|
11,700,000 |
|
13,500,000
400,000
|
400,000 |
|
8,500,000
1,600,000
|
1,600,000 |