Ping Liu Doubles Thru Marry Williams

Marry Williams raises from middle position to 16,000, Ping Liu (pictured) moves all in from middle position for 74,000, and Williams goes into the tank.

Williams counts out enough chips from her stack to call, then studies Liu for a few moments, and then looks up at the tournament clock, presumably to take a look at the payouts. There are 48 players remaining, and the next pay jump is for the 32 players who advance to Day 2.

Williams eventually calls with , but Liu turns over . Liu needs his hand to hold to stay alive.

The board comes , and the pocket kings hold up for Liu to win the pot and double up in chips.

Ping Liu  –  163,000  (27 bb)
Marry Williams  –  170,000  (28 bb)