Champlin Survives On Final Card
Level 11
: 800/1,600, 1,600 ante
Spencer Champlin had 11,200 out in front of him from middle position and was facing a three-bet to 30,200 by Aaron Messmer, who was on the button. He thought for some time and then announced he was all in.
Messmer asked Champlin how much he had and his stack was totaled to be 47,600. Messmer called.
Spencer Champlin: 
Aaron Messmer: 
Champlin was flipping for his tournament life and in need of improving to stay in contention. The flop came 
, resulting in his equity dropping significantly. The turn then came 
, leaving him with one chance left to stay alive. The river 
was just the card he needed, giving him kings up to beat Messmer's queens up; Messmer then paid off Champlin and the table got ready for the next hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
102,400
55,600
|
55,600 |
|
49,500
-39,700
|
-39,700 |