Thomas Scores Double Up

Level 11
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
Action picked up preflop with Aaron Thomas all in with his remaining 40,000 chips against Rainer Kempe, who made the call to put Thomas at risk.
Aaron Thomas: A?Q?
Rainer Kempe: AxJx
The dealer ran out a board of 9?7?8?7?7?, allowing Thomas�� superior ace with the queen kicker to survive.
Meanwhile, Kempe, who started the Day 2 with just 59,000, saw his stack absorb a massive blow.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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82,500
40,000
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40,000 |
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19,000
-40,000
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-40,000 |