Hortin Makes Straight Flush, Simpson's Boat Sinks
Level 13
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
Action started on the turn in a heads-up put between Conrad Simpson and Dylan Hortin. There was about 45,000 in the pot. The board showed 
From the big blind, Hortin checked to Simpson, who bet 25,000. After some thinking, Hortin moved all in for 61,000. Simpson made the call immediately.
Dylan Hortin: 
Conrad Simpson: 
Hortin had the straight, but Simpson had lots of outs with trips and the open-ender of his own. The river paired the board when the 
hit, giving Simpson the full house. Unlucky for him, though, it also gave Hortin the rare straight flush the take down the pot and keep his tournament hopes alive.
"I closed my eyes there for a minute," said Hortin, only to open them when a tablemate said, "Woah, straight flush."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
329,000 | |
|
150,000 | 73,000 |