Kim Saved by the River
Level 24
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Cards went on their backs with Yoon Kim in the cutoff all-in and at risk for 495,000 against Glyn Griffis in the hijack.
Yoon Kim: 8♣8♠
Glyn Griffis: A♣J♥
Kim was on the edge of elimination after Griffis flopped top pair on A♦10♠3♣. But after the K♦ turn, Kim hit the 8♥ river to double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
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2,300,000
1,280,000
|
1,280,000 |
|
|
1,000,000
600,000
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600,000 |