Youngman Reverses a Classic Cooler, Takes the Chip Lead
Level 35
: 60,000/120,000, 12,000 ante
Michael "vagab0nd" Youngman raised to 240,000 from under the gun, then quickly called a three-bet shove for 1,116,304 from "Tank8989" next to act.
"Tank8989":
Michael "vagab0nd" Youngman:
Youngman looked to be a victim of the old aces versus kings cooler, but the flop bailed him out with top set. No ace would fall on the turn or river, and Youngman took down the pot with his full house, while "Tank8989" was left with a $4,367.84 consolation prize for his 36th place finish.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Michael "vagab0nd" Youngman |
5,731,513
5,357,675
|
5,357,675 |
Tank8989
|
Busted |