Huge Hold for Shields
The action was joined with 29,000 already in the pot and three players competing for it.
The flop K♠8♣2♠ had already been dealt, and action was on Tyler Shields in the small blind. He chose to check, and the big blind player then placed a bet of 22,500. Quan Tran called from middle position, and the action was back on Shields.
After a moment of consideration, Shields elected to move all in for 81,500. The big blind player folded, and action returned to an immediately pained-looking Tran, who chose to flick in the call.
Tyler Shields: K♥8♥ 
Quan Tran: 9♠8♠
It was two pair for Shields versus a pair and a flush draw for Tran.
The board ran out clean for Shields, the turn coming the 4♦ and the river the 9♦, and the dealer pushed the pot in his direction.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
230,500
4,500
|
4,500 |
|
163,500
111,000
|
111,000 |