Messere Gets the Double Up to Stay Alive
Level 29
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 0 ante
Kane Kalas raised on the button to 19,500 and Owen Messere three-bet to 64,000. Kalas then four-bet shoved all-in, covering Messere, who quickly called.
Owen Messere: A?8? 
Kane Kalas: A?K?
Kalas was in good shape to end the match and advance to the next round. That was until the dealer put out the flop of 2?8?5?, putting Messere in the lead.
Kalas would need a king or running hearts to knock out his opponent, but the J? turn and 9? river offered no help. Messere secured the double up and the lead in the match.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
731,000
349,000
|
349,000 |
|
469,000
-349,000
|
-349,000 |