Event 5 (Day 1B): Restrepo Running Pure

Event 5 ($570 NLH - $250,000 Guarantee)
Level 7 (Blinds 250/500/50)
Total Day 1B Entries: 108

John Restrepo (Miami, FL) seemed to have seen the end of a tough beat, but watched the turn and river run pure for the win.

Passing Table 3, John Restrepo would be spotted standing up, trying to get the attention of a friend also in the field at Table 1.  He was likely try to draw his friend's attention to the three-way all-in he was involved in, having the best hand and both his opponents covered:

Restrepo: A♠ A♣         Player X: K♥ K♠         Player Y: J♥ J♠

Flop: 4♣ K♣ 2♠

Turn: 9♣

River: 6♣

There was a collective reaction from the players at the table, as the dealer spread the flop with the K making an appearance.  Things looked pretty bleak for Restrepo's pocket aces, but the turn and river would both bring a club, capturing the pot back for John.  He now sits with close to 100,000, and is one of the chip leaders midway through the flight.