Ballestero Saved on the River
Level 13
: Blinds 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
David Ballestero led out for 6,000 from the big blind on a flop of 6?4?2? and Steinn Karlsson called in the cutoff.
The turn came the J? and Ballestero moved all in for 35,000. Karlsson quickly called with 5?5?, while Ballestero showed K?9? for just king-high.
The river brought the 9? and Ballestero improved to a pair as he doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
145,000
-55,000
|
-55,000 |
|
104,000 |