Catch and Release

With just one more level left to play in Day 1c, a clash of premium pocket pairs just led to audible gasps and commotion from the table directly in front of the PokerNews Live Reporting desk.

Apparently Joel Fishman opened for the minimum raise of 8,000, which was followed by a three-bet jam from a player who held .

Fishman snapped the bet off with his , and in a flash the dealer was burning and turning.

Flop:

Just like that Fishman's cowboys had been gunned down by his opponent's lucky ladies. When the turn came it appeared Fishman would be heading home with a disappointing exit late in the day. That's when the fireworks started.

River:

When the river brought a third king to the board, everyone at the table broke out in cheers (except the unfortunate victim of the beat of course), shocked at the see-saw turn of events.

Fishman doubled through to keep himself in contention for a deep Day 2 run.