11-03-2008 21:11 UTC-6

Plastik in Good Shape to Double

[user66118]

Tark Abboud opened the pot with a raise from late position, and action came around to David Plastik in the blinds. He had just about 13,000 chips left, and they all went into the middle. Abboud thought for a few moments before making the call, putting Plastik's tournament livelihood in jeopardy.

Showdown:
Abboud: {A-Spades}

Plastik:

An ace came on the flop, but the rest of it was trouble for Plastik, as the dealer spread out {Q-Hearts}

. Abboud came from behind to take the lead with two pair, but Plastik still had outs.

"That's it," said Plastik, as he stood from his chair and began putting on his jacket. The table tried to tell him what his out cards were, drawing a dry, "I know what I need," from the pro. The turn and river failed to improve him though, as the {7-Clubs}