Makhija Wins a Big Flip
Level 30
: Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante
Amit Makhija was all in and at risk for around 1,700,000 in middle position against James Jeffrey in the small blind, who had his opponent covered.
Amit Makhija: 8♣8♦
James Jeffrey: A♥K♠
Makhija stayed ahead with eights as the board ran out a safe 9♦2♥5♠10♦7♥ to earn him a double.
"Big flip," someone at the table commented.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,600,000
425,000
|
425,000 |
|
2,000,000
1,150,000
|
1,150,000 |