As we wind down the WPT Day 1B event, there are less than 30 players still alive and playing, hoping to secure a spot on next week’s Day 2. One of the early chip leaders in the tournament, Ramsey Belmaaza, had commanded a solid stack throughout the evening. Unfortunately for him, his night was just ended by Fabio Luongo.
With only 20 minutes to play before the end, five players limped in for the 3,000 bb. Among them were Fabio and Ramsey.
Flop: 
Ramsey raised it 10,000, but Fabio came over the top with an all in, easily covering Ramsey’s depleted stack, but still putting himself in danger with the move. Ramsey called, dominating with a Q-7 versus Fabio’s J-7.
But the turn was in Fabio’s favor, as the last two cards came down 
, pairing Fabio’s jacks for the win. As long as he can keep it for the next 20 minutes, Fabio’s in good shape for Day 2.
