Big Double for Sylvia Through Salaburu
Robert Salaburu opened for 550,000 from the cutoff, Steven Gee called from the button, then Jesse Sylvia pushed all in for 8,085,000 from the small blind, forcing a fold from Scott Abrams a seat over. Salaburu responded by pushing all in himself, and Gee got out of the way.
Salaburu: 
Sylvia: 
"Queeeen!" yelled Sylvia's supporters. The dealer spread the flop — 
— not a queen, but a needed king for Sylvia, and the crowd rejoiced. The turn brought the 
and another cheer. The river was the 
, and amid chants of "Jesse," Sylvia had doubled up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
17,170,000 | 8,070,000 |
|
12,000,000 | -8,200,000 |