Triple-Up for "Mike Miracle"
Three players were in the pot for 6,500 apiece as Mike Matusow had exactly this chip count coming to the following hand.
Steve Tabb and Cary Katz were trying to send Matusow packing, but he proved to have a tough skin.
Tabb patted on the first draw, leaving Matusow and Katz drawing two each. Then, Tabb led with a bet, and Katz called, saying, "I'll go for the miracle."
Tabb bet again, still standing pat. Matusow changed one, and Katz took two again. Katz then called another bet.
The last draw saw both Tabb and Matusow patting, and Katz drew one. Tabb checked this time, and Katz checked back.
Tabb tabled a pat ninety-seven with 
, but Matusow hit his bingo on the second draw, tabling 
for a number two. Katz briefly opened what looked to be a ten-seven, and Matusow captured the pot.
"Mike Miracle," commented Cary Katz.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
90,000
43,000
|
43,000 |
|
85,000
35,000
|
35,000 |
|
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|
19,500
-60,500
|
-60,500 |
|
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