Moraru Wins a Flip to Survive
Level 20
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
In a blind-on-blind encounter, Piero Alioto and Catalin Moraru had committed their stacks preflop with the latter at risk for his 96,000.
Catalin Moraru: K?Q? 
Piero Alioto: 8?8?
Moraru improved to two pair on the K?Q?A? flop and retained his lead as the runout of 4?4? earned him a much-needed double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
875,000
-15,000
|
-15,000 |
|
850,000
-296,000
|
-296,000 |
|
750,000
220,000
|
220,000 |
|
270,000
-67,000
|
-67,000 |
|
200,000
34,000
|
34,000 |