Queen on the River Saves Gates
Level 37
: 400,000/800,000, 800,000 ante
Garry Gates shoved for 5,600,000 in the hijack and Julian Velasquez called on the button.
Garry Gates: 
Julian Velasquez: 
The dealer fanned a flop of 
, giving Velasquez a set and only a gutshot straight draw for the Gates. The 
on the turn was a brick but the 
on the river meant Gates could stay in his seat with a Broadway straight.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
15,200,000 | -5,800,000 |
|
13,200,000 | 10,200,000 |