Jason Strauss and the Runner-Runner Five

Dominik Nitsche raises to 50,000 in mid-position and is immediately three-bet in the next seat by Jason Strauss. The bet is 150,000 and Sunil Devachander calls in the big blind before Nitsche folds.

Flop: [Ad] [Kd] [7c]

Devachander licks his lips and leads for 200,000. Strauss has a hand; it is written all over his face.

"I am all-in," says Strauss.

"Call," says Devachander imemdiately.

Strauss turns over the [8d] [5d] for the flush draw, and Devachander turns over [Ah] [Ks] for top two pair.

Turn: [5s]

"Diamond or five, diamond or five," we hear Strauss pray.

River: [5h]

There is an embarrassed hush around the table as Strauss collects his winning chips.

Strauss ~ 1,270,000
Devachander ~ 190,000