Big Stax 1500 (Day 1A): Linster Looked Up Before Break

Level 13 (Blinds 1,200/2,400/300)
Total Day 1A Entries: 74

Mike Linster (Island Park, NY)

As the field was away from the tables and on break, a hand was still unfolding at Table 54.  Mike Linster would be all-in and at risk, pushing an additional 41,900 on top of the 24,000 bet he was faced with.  The board read 2♣ 3♠ 8♠, with Mike's opponent fighting with himself over the decision.  After cutting out chips, and shuffling for three minutes, a call was made:

Linster: 8♣ 8♦ (top set)
Player X: 9♥ 9♠ (over pair)

Turn: 4♣
River: A♦

Linster's set would win the hand comfortably, and Mike would peak right before break with that pot worth over 140,000.