Wang Runs Into Loyer's Kings
Level 27
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Grant Wang, on the button, open jammed, covering both the blinds. Alex Loyer, in the small blind, woke up with a hand and called off the bet for his effective stack of 1,380,000.
Alex Loyer: K♦K♥ 
Grant Wang: 2♠2♥
The board ran out 10♠A♦5♥J♦3♥. Loyer's premium pocket pair was in no danger and he found a crucial double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,800,000
1,420,000
|
1,420,000 |
|
1,500,000
-1,850,000
|
-1,850,000 |