"Grafton Makes Fearless Shove"
Level 17
: 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Sam Grafton was in position in a heads-up pot against Ben Diebold on a board reading ![]()
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. Diebold bet 35,000 and Grafton raised to 120,000 with about 45,000 behind.
Diebold raised to put Grafton all-in and at risk on the money bubble. Grafton called as players and camera crews gathered around the table.
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Grafton was ahead with an overpair while Diebold had a gutshot straight draw. The river brought the
and Grafton maintained the best hand for a double.
"Off you go, pigeons," Grafton told the spectators as he raked in the pot. Grafton told PokerNews that the headline should read, "Grafton Makes Fearless Shove."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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900,000
525,000
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525,000 |
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330,000
105,000
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105,000 |
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