Lu Races Against Yankowski
Level 17
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
On the first hand back from break, Elvyn Bello raised to 12,000 in middle position before Matthew Yankowski three-bet to 36,000 in the cutoff. Yang Lu then moved all in for 60,000 in the cutoff, Bello folded, while Yankowski called.
Yang Lu: A♠Q♣ 
Matthew Yankowski: J♠J♣
Lu was racing for his tournament life but quickly pulled ahead on the A♥7♦6♥ flop with top pair. The rest of the board ran out 10♦6♦ and Lu doubled up.
"I wish I missed the first hand," Yankowski said as he handed over the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
500,000
137,000
|
137,000 |
|
130,000
73,000
|
73,000 |