Nov 1, 2019
After several players enter the pot, Joshua Hopkins moves all in from the big blind for 8,900. Jason James (UTG) moves all in over the top for about 31,000, and everyone else folds.
James says, “I have aces,” but doesn’t turn them over. Hopkins asks to see them, and James says, “I never lie.” Then James smiles and shows . Hopkins turns over , and needs his hand to hold to stay alive.
James announces, “It’s red vs. black. Right? Right?” as he’s pointing to Hopkins (who has distinctive red hair) and himself (who has black hair).
The board comes , and even with the trip fours on the board, the jack plays for Hopkins to win the pot and double up in chips.
Joshua Hopkins – 26,000 (33 bb)
Jason James – 22,000 (28 bb)