McCormick Survives Again
Level 14
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
Tom McCormick shoved under the gun for 7,000 with James Casement calling from the small blind, and Randy Buck calling out of the big blind.
The A♦Q♦10♠ flop was checked through for the J♦ to appear on the turn. Casement checked, and then folded after Buck bet 8,000.
Tom McCormick: K♦K♥ 
Randy Buck: K♠2♠
Both players had a straight, so McCormick was guaranteed to remain in the tournament. However, if McCormick hit a diamond on the river, he would win the pot. The 10♣ rolled off on the river, and the two players chopped the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
90,000
58,000
|
58,000 |
|
60,000
27,500
|
27,500 |
|
9,000
2,500
|
2,500 |