Bello Survives his Big Blind
Level 19
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Elvyn Bello was clinging to a very short stack in the big blind when Jakob Miegel raised to 20,000. After taking a moment to assess the situation, Bello opted to defend and made the call.
The flop came 7♥9♣10♣, and Bello checked. Miegel quickly fired a continuation bet of 15,000, and with just 9,000 chips behind, Bello committed the rest.
Elvyn Bello: K♠10♦ 
Jakob Miegel: J♥10♥
The A♥ turn and A♦ river improved both players to two pair, but Bello’s king kicker played, securing him a much-needed double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
410,000
88,000
|
88,000 |
|
78,000
13,000
|
13,000 |