Benson Stays Alive
Level 5
: Blinds 300/600, 600 ante
Richie Allen opened to 1,300 in early position and Allen Kessler called on his left. Dylan Lambe made the call in the cutoff before Gary Benson moved his last 2,400 into the middle.
Allen announced pot, making it 10,100. Kessler took some time before folding, while Lambe opted to make the call.
Benson stood up after seeing the Q♦5♥5♠ flop hit the felt. Allen and Lambe checked through to the 9♥ turn, and again to the 10♥ river. Another pair of checks led to showdown.
Gary Benson: K♣Q♠Q♣J♠10♣ 
Richie Allen: A♥K♦10♠8♠2♣
Dylan Lambe: A♣9♦6♠6♣2♠
Benson flopped a full house, improving further on the river while fading the low to stay alive. Allen's tens and fives were enough to claim the side pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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92,000
4,300
|
4,300 |
|
67,000
67,000
|
67,000 |
|
50,700
14,300
|
14,300 |
|
9,400
9,400
|
9,400 |
|
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