Jean-Pascal Savard Eliminated by Chipleader George James

Photo:  Chipleader George James

Late arrival Jean-Pascal Savard has not been in his seat that long before he finds himself four- or five-betting all in from the button for about 24,000. George James calls from middle position with , and Savard turns over . Savard needs to improve to stay alive.

The board comes , and the pocket queens hold up for James to win the pot to eliminate Savard and catapult to nearly 100K in chips for the chip lead.

George James  –  95,000  (633 bb)
Jean-Pascal Savard  –  Eliminated