Tan Can Do It
Ivan Tan is one such player, getting all in before the flop for his last ~7,000 chips. He got action from the player on his left, who held and had Tan slightly covered. Ivan was in trouble, holding .
The flop wasn't much help for the all-in player, coming down . The turn provided a little spark of hope, as the gave him a straight draw.
"Ace!" pleaded Tan. Sure enough, the dealer obliged him, ripping off the on the river to give Tan the winning wheel. He shouted and pumped his fist in joy, having earned a stay of execution in the eleventh hour.
Tan is up to 15,000, while his opponent is crippled all the way back to just 2,400.