Lijo Locks Up Pay Jump
Level 18
: 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Action was on a 
board, and Istvan Birizdo had checked to Lander Lijo who bet 15,000 into a pot of around 45,000.
Birizdo then check-raised all in for 134,000.
Lijo tanked, but it quickly became apparent that his concentration was less on his opponent or the board, but the clock. With 144 players remaining, one more elimination would secure the remaining players a pay jump from €11,090 to €12,440.
His eyes were transfixed on the clock, burning through four of his time banks. There was an all-in and a call at the neighbouring table, and after confirmation that someone had been eliminated, he called.
"Jack high," said Birizdo showing 
and Lijo doubled for 113,000 with 
for a rivered pair of queens.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
275,000
85,000
|
85,000 |
|
25,000
-205,000
|
-205,000 |