Victor DaiVictor Dai was staring elimination in the face, but like a true secret agent, he had one last trick up his sleeve.
He moved all in from the cutoff for just over 14,100, and Chayathon Wongpipatchai wasted no time three-betting to 30,000 from the button to isolate. The blinds stepped aside, leaving the two players to battle for survival.
Victor Dai: A♥ 9♦
Chayathon Wongpipatchai: A♠Q♥
With Wongpipatchai holding the dominant ace, Dai’s tournament life was hanging by a thread. Things only got worse on the 2♠5♠4♠flop, which gave Wongpipatchai the nut flush draw. The 6♠turn seemed to seal the deal, completing his flush and prompting Dai to stand up, ready to make his exit — his poker license to thrill about to be revoked.
But just when it looked like his mission was over, the dealer burned and turned the 3â™ , putting a straight flush on the board in the most dramatic way possible.
Nobody saw it coming, but in poker — just like in espionage — you should never count out a man with one last card to play. Against all odds, Dai lives to fight another hand.
| Player | Chips |
|---|---|
CW Chayathon Wongpipatchai ![Thailand [THA]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/th.svg "Thailand [THA]"){kind=small} Thailand | 62,500(39 BB) |
VD Victor Dai ![Australia [AUS]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/au.svg "Australia [AUS]"){kind=small} Australia | 16,500(10 BB) |
![Philippines [PHL]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/ph.svg "Philippines [PHL]"){kind=small}
