Thomas Scores Double Up
Level 11
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
Action picked up preflop with Aaron Thomas all in with his remaining 40,000 chips against Rainer Kempe, who made the call to put Thomas at risk.
Aaron Thomas: A?Q? 
Rainer Kempe: AxJx
The dealer ran out a board of 9?7?8?7?7?, allowing Thomas�� superior ace with the queen kicker to survive.
Meanwhile, Kempe, who started the Day 2 with just 59,000, saw his stack absorb a massive blow.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
82,500
40,000
|
40,000 |
|
19,000
-40,000
|
-40,000 |