Event 5: David Lawrence Triples Up

$150 No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
Level 21: 6,000/12,000 with a 2,000 Ante
Players Remaining: 72 of 1,804
Average Stack: 251,000 (21 bb)

David Lawrence moved all in for 50,000 in early position to open the action. Stephen Fraser re-shoved for 201,000 a couple seats over, and Charles Townsend did the same for just less than 400,000, putting both opponents at risk.

Lawrence: KsKd
Fraser: AhJh
Townsend: AcQd

“Keep it low,” Lawrence prodded the dealer, who obliged him. The board ran out 8s6c4c9dJs, giving Lawrence the main pot with a pair of kings. Fraser rivered the side pot winner with a pair of jacks, and Townsend was forced to pay off his debts to both opponents.

David Lawrence – 186,000 (16 bb)
Stephen Fraser – 302,000 (25 bb)
Charles Townsend – 170,000 (14 bb)