Konnikova Gets One-Outed to Prevent Quadruple-Up
Level 9
: 800/1,600, 1,600 ante
Maria Konnikova open-shoved a stack of 21,000 and three players called, including Pete Skyllas.
After a flop of 
with approximately 84,000 already in the middle, Skyllas moved all-in for 150,000. One opponent called and the other folded.
Maria Konnikova: 
Pete Skyllas: 
Opponent: 
It looked like Konnikova would be quadrupling up as she had a set of jacks against a set of tens and a pair of jacks. However, the turn brought the 
to improve Skyllas to quads and Konnikova was drawing dead heading to the river, as the other opponent had the case jack in his hand.
The river brought the inconsequential 
and the popular poker author hit the rail in a brutal manner, while Skyllas raked in a massive pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
400,000 | 336,700 |
|
Busted |