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The details of this hand were recounted to PokerNews by players at the table.
A big hand broke out that caused quite a stir between Christopher Rudd, Bret Wagar, and Charles Capobianco. Rudd was all-in and at risk for approximately 65,000.
Wagar was all-in for less, and Capobianco had both covered to have the opportunity to score a double knockout as they went to a showdown.
Bret Wagar: KxKx
Christopher Rudd: QxQx
Charles Capobianco: AxAx
Capobianco was poised for a double elimination, but the flop vaulted Wagar into the lead when it came KxJx4x to give him top set.
Rudd appeared dead in the water with two cards to go and began to stand up and put on his backpack to get ready to leave the tournament area.
The 10x turn gave him some hope as Rudd found himself with an open-ended straight draw, while Capobianco no longer wanted to hit his ace and needed a queen to take the pot.
Rudd would let out a loud cheer when the Ax hit the river as his self-proclaimed backpack equity paid off as he hit a straight to stay alive on Day 1c.