The Counterfeit
Level 11
: 900/1,800, 200 ante
The player seated under the gun opened to 4,800 before Michael Mariakis moved all in for his last 24,100 in chips. The original better needed a few minutes to think about his decision, before making the call, as both players tabled their cards.
Mariakis: 
Opponent: 
It wasn’t looking good for Mariakis, as the flop and turn fell 
, but an unlikely 
on the river, brought a delayed cheer from Mariakis, who’s ace played as the best kicker on the double-paired board, to have him move up to 52,000 in chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
52,000
-15,500
|
-15,500 |