Thorpe Survives With an Ace
Level 16
Mike Thorpe raised in the small blind and got three-bet by Michael Trivett in the big blind. Thorpe called with his short stack.
Thorpe drew two cards while Trivett took one. Thorpe then check-called a bet from Trivett, leaving himself just over one big bet behind.
Again Thorpe drew two versus Trivett's one card draw. Thorpe then check-raised all-in after Trivett bet, and Trivett called.
The hands were tabled as each was drawing one.
Mike Thorpe: 
Michael Trivett: 
Each player had strong draws and Trivett revealed his final draw card first for the sweat. He turned up an 
, leaving Thorpe live to any non-pairing card.
He got just that as he also turned up an making a winning .
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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350,000 | -11,000 |
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180,000 | 87,000 |