Event 22: Danny Chang Makes a #3, But Loses to Aaron Kupin’s #2

$400 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw (Re-Entry)
Structure | Payouts
Level 23:  20,000/40,000 Limits
Players Remaining:  4 of 97

Aaron Kupin
Aaron Kupin

Danny Chang raised from the small blind to 40,000, and Aaron Kupin called from the big blind.

First Draw:  Chang drew one, Kupin drew two. Chang bet 20,000, Kupin raised to 40,000, and Chang thought for a while before he called.

Second Draw:  Both players stood pat. Chang checked, Kupin bet 40,000, Chang raised to 80,000, and Kupin called.

Third Draw:  Both players stood pat. Chang bet 40,000, Kupin raised to 80,000, and Chang called.

Aaron Kupin:  7c6h4s3s2d
Danny Chang:  7s6d5c3d2c

Chang made the third-best possible hand on the first draw, but lost to Kupin, who made the second-best possible hand, also on the first draw. Kupin won the pot worth 480,000 to tie Chang for the chip lead.

Aaron Kupin  –  570,000  (14 BB)
Danny Chang  –  570,000  (14 BB)

With four players remaining from a field of 97, the average chip stack is around 364,000 (9 Big Bets). The remaining players are guaranteed at least $2,820 each.