McMullin Stays Alive
Level 33
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Nancy Birnbaum raised to 650,000 from middle position and Paul McMullin jammed for 2,075,000 from the button. When the action got back to Birnbaum, she asked for an exact count and gave it some thought before making the call.
Paul McMullin: J♣J♦
Nancy Birnbaum: A♣J♥
McMullin had the better hand with pocket jacks and found the perfect flop in the form of 5♥J♠2♦, taking a huge lead with a set.
McMullin's double-up was sealed after the 5♠ turn gave him a full house, making the 4♦ river a mere formality.