O'Brien Stuns Akiki in 500,000-Chip Pot
James O'Brien opened to 40,000 from early position and Gabriel Akiki, in the big blind, said "I should be three-betting this hand but, against you, I will just call."
The flop came 
and Akiki lead out for 50,000. "See? I have something good!" O'Brien made the call.
The turn brought the 
and Akiki fired a second barrel, this time for 75,000. O'Brien made the call once more.
On the 
river, which put a third six on the board, Akiki fired again for 75,000. O'Brien would need his full 30 seconds before making the call.
Akiki confidently slammed down 
but was absolutely stunned as the Irishman produced 
for the better full house.
"How do you have kings? I have top boat!"
"I thought you were milking me!"
Akiki then spent the next couple of minutes discussing the result of the hand with the people around him as the tournament went into break.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,100,000
370,000
|
370,000 |
|
740,000
-135,000
|
-135,000 |