Classic Race
Michael Schwartz moved all in preflop and was called by Alan Dekenson. It was a classic race when they turned over their cards:
Dekenson:
Schwartz:
Dekenson was the one all in for 41,300, which would leave Dekenson with only 12,000 if he were to lose. The flop came , keeping Dekenson in the lead. Schwartz was looking for an ace or king and received neither when the came on the turn.
The river card held Dekenson's tournament life in the balance. The dealer burned and revealed the . Dekenson doubled to more than 84,000 while Schwartz was suddenly a short stack.