Situation Crticial for Appleman
Mickey Appleman started the day with just 3,600. He won an early pot, but is now down to just 1,800 after losing a hand that went to showdown. Appleman led out on a board of
and was called by Gavin Writer. Writer raised the turn 
after Appleman bet again. Appleman called that raise, then check-called one more bet on the 
river. Writer turned up 
for a ten-high straight and the nut low."Even a blind squirrel," said Writer with a smile as he dragged the pot.