Distefano Loses Flip to Double Short Stack

Ryan Lashmar

Level 26 : Blinds 5,000/10,000, 1,250 ante

Vito "thesuitbig29" Distefano opened to 20,000 from middle position and "Crusherr" went all-in from the hijack for their remaining 90,830 chips. All other players got out of the way and Distefano quickly called to put his opponent at risk.

"Crusherr" K?A?
Vito Distefano: Q?Q?

It was a classic tournament flip, with "Crusherr" coming out ahead on the 4?6?A? flop. Distefano did not receive any help on the 2? turn and J? river and "Crusherr" secured the double up.

Despite the setback, Distefano still holds a commanding lead over most of the field with one of the top 3 chip stacks in play.