Isle Classic Event #10 (Flight 1C): Newman Saves Himself A Buy-In After Quadrupling Up

2017 Isle Classic | Event #10
$360 No Limit Hold'em ($200,000 GTD)
Level 12 (Blinds 800/1,600/200)
Total Flight 1C Entries: 95
Flight 1C Players Remaining: 30

Michael Newman (Nanuet, NY) saw a lot of action after he shoved from under-the-gun, assuming him a sizable pot
 if he was to win the hand.

At Table 3, Michael Newman opened the action from under-the-gun, by going all-in for just shy of 8,000 units.  He'd watch as A. Nonymous three-bet to 16,100, with Chip Reed calling, and Elliot Goldman calling for less (12,000).  Newman was getting four-to-one on his money, and while the dealer was sorting out the side pot, made a prophetic statement.  "All I need to do is flop my set," Michael mentioned, insinuating that he was all-in with a mid-sized pair.

The dealer then fanned out a flop of 8♥ 7♦ 3♦, with A. Nonymous betting out 11,000, causing Chip Reed to release his hand.  Michael Newman then turned over 8♠ 8♦, having flopped top set, and taking a big lead against A♦ J♥ (A. Nonymous) and 6♦ 6♣ (Goldman).  The turn would bring a little sweat, as the K♦ gave A. Nonymous a diamond draw.  Newman's had would end up holding, after the 10♣ on the river solidified his quadruple-up.  Elliot Goldman would win the side pot against A. Nonymous, who was left with just over 40,000.

A. Nonymous - 43,000 (21bb)

Michael Newman - 34,000 (17bb)

Elliot Goldman - 15,400 (7bb)