Lai Spikes River to Double via Hellmuth
Level 17
: Blinds 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
Hok Lai was all-in for 37,500 and at risk versus Martin Hellmuth.
Hok Lai: A♦9♦ 
Martin Hellmuth: A♠K♦
Lai was dominated, but flopped a flush draw on the 8♠6♦2♦ flop. However he got there in an unexpected way, going runner-runner for the straight on the 5♣ turn and 7♥ river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
175,000
11,000
|
11,000 |
|
87,500
37,500
|
37,500 |