Eskenazi Catches a Boat on the River
Level 12
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
John Hemme opened the button and Scott Eskenazi jammed for around 55,000 from the small blind. Hemme quickly called.
Scott Eskenazi: K♣J♣ 
john Hemme :A♦Q♦
Eskenazi was behind to the ace-high of Hemme, but he did have two live cards. The K♥J♠10♦ flop gave Eskenazi top two pair and Hemme the nuts. The 9♠ turn didn't change anything, but the J♦ on the river improved Eskenazi to a boat, keeping him in the tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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115,000
92,900
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92,900 |
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90,000 | |