Varkey James opened under the gun with a raise only to call Lawrence Eyer’s 108,000 three-bet jam from the small blind.

Lawrence Eyer:
Varkey James:

Eyer was racing for his tournament life and pulled ahead after the flop paired his ace.

The turn kept Eyer out in front and the river secured his double-up.

After that hand, a double elimination occurred ending play for the evening.

Varkey James - 377,000
Lawrence Eyer - 220,000