James Wins a Classic Flip to Double
Level 24
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Jason James opened to 100,000 from under the gun before Wai Kit Lo three-bet to 325,000 in middle position. Action folded back around to James, who moved all in for 1,875,000. After aksing for a count, Lo made the call with the covering stack.
Jason James: A?K? 
Wai Kit Lo: Q?Q?
It was a classic race but one that James emerged best in after the board ran out K?K?9?6?A? to improve him to a full house, keeping his tournament hopes alive while dealing a hefty blow to Lo.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,000,000
1,875,000
|
1,875,000 |
|
||
|
2,550,000
-2,050,000
|
-2,050,000 |