Miguel Tavares Finds Some Love on the River

Photo – Miguel Tavares

The action folds around to Miguel Tavares in the small blind, and he elects to shove for a total of 625,000. Alin Mitrache snap-calls from the big blind, creating some excitement in the room for what might be the last hand of the night.

Miguel Tavares:
Alin Mitrache:

spreads out on the felt, leaving Mitrache in the lead with his ace-high. A turn does bring a straight draw to light for Tavares but he is still trailing.

The dealer flicks their wrist, bringing an on the river. Tavares survives with his rivered snowman, and Day 2 will continue to roll until someone is eliminated.

Miguel Tavares – 1,350,000 (27 bb)
Alin Mitrache – 1,650,000 (33 bb)