Billirakis Binks River to Survive
Level 15
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
Ian Matakis raised to 21,000 on the button, and Steve Billirakis defended his big blind.
As soon as the dealer had laid out a Q♣3♣9♥ flop, Billirakis moved all in for 62,000, and Matakis snap-called.
Steve Billirakis: A♦Q♦3♠2♦
Ian Matakis: K♣Q♥9♦2♠
Matakis held the lead when all the chips went in, but the 5♦ turn and 4♣ river improved Billirakis to a wheel straight, giving him a double up along with his survival.