James Continues to Snatch Chips from Kruger
Level 8
: 300/600, 600 ante
Barry Kruger opened to 2,000 from under the gun, Jason James three-bet to 6,500 and Kruger made the call. The dealer fanned out a flop of 
and Kruger check-called a bet of 5,000 from James.
The 
came on the turn, Kruger checked to James who bet pushed in a bet of 10,000. Kruger quickly folded his hand, giving James yet another pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
104,600 | 17,300 |
|
86,700 | -17,300 |
, action checked to James who bet 4,000.
, action was checked to Jason James who bet 2,000 from the hijack position, Barry Kruger check-raised to 4,000 from the big blind position and James made the call.
flipped over on the river, Kruger again pushed in a bet of 5,000 but this time James opted to raise to 10,000. 
as he pulled in the pot.
and James picked up a ton of outs. 
hit the felt and Filipovic would need to dodge to eliminate James from the tournament. The river came down the 
, completing the flush for James, securing him a full double up and leaving Filipovic with under a big blind. He would take an exit the very next hand.