Cooler Between Moncek and James

Erick Torres

Level 23 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

Alexander James opened to 80,000 from early position before Michael Moncek responded with a re-raise to 250,000 from middle position.

James jammed and was snap-called by Moncek, who put himself at risk for 900,000.

Michael Moncek: A♠A♣ All in
Alexander James: Q♥Q♣

Moncek was on the right end of the cooler, and the board kept his aces ahead when it fanned out 4♠5♣3♥5♦8♥ to award Moncek the double.