Basil Exposition
Level 7
: 150/300, 25 ante
Anytime three players stand up in anticipation of an all-in encounter, the chances for fireworks are high, and a recent hand demonstrated this fact perfectly.
Ira Basil moved his short stack into the middle holding 
against two opponents, but he found himself needed a miracle against 
and 
.
Looking for three more diamonds, Basil was disappointed when the flop came all black, but the 
did offer a glimmer of hope.
Turn: 
When the dealer burned and turned, Basil's tablemates gasped at his good fortune, and when the river fell 
, many congratulated him on staving off elimination in such an unlikely fashion.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
12,400
21,100
|
21,100 |