LAS VEGAS–Just got some more info on Whitney Blanton, who interestingly enough won his seat via charity raffle at the 2006 La Riata. He\’s hanging in and hanging on …
The hand he doubled up on:
Blinds are at 4,000/8,000 +1,000. I think Whit was in the big blind. A bullyish opponent raises to 20k, and Whit pushes all-in for another 40k with K-J. The raiser calls with 5-7. A jack on the flop and a blank on the turn allows Whit\’s heart to start beating again. It\’s nice when charity works out the right way.
UPDATE: Blanton is out. 157th place. $47,006. Well done. Nice go.
Sit back, think about how things played out, and enjoy. Then, shortly upon your return, we will make fun of you for winning your seat in a poker \”raffle.\”
