07-13-2010 20:04 UTC-8

Anthony Rivera Dodges Disaster

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Thomas Declerck opened for 12,000 from middle position and 2008 $10K 8-Game bracelet winner Anthony Rivera (one of the shortest stacks remaining in the orange section), moved all-in for 55,000 from the button. Declerck made the call.

Rivera {Q-Spades} {Q-Diamonds}
Declerck {A-Clubs} {K-Hearts}

"All in and a call on 332!" shouted the dealer as ESPN's camera moved in to place, followed by a trio of producers and several media reps.

"How many people do we need over here?" Rivera said with a laugh.

Rivera's queens remained in front on the {J-Spades} {10-Diamonds} {3-Spades} flop, but Declerck hit top pair when the {K-Spades} fell on the turn. Rivera, however picked up a flush draw. He filled it on the river with the {7-Spades} and let out a huge sigh of relief as he doubled up to 123,000.