Three players saw a flop of and there was a little over 20,000 in the middle. James Fairneny was first to act and bet 6,000 before the player to his left raised to 25,000. The third player quickly folded and Fairneny made the call.

The hit the turn and both players checked to see the on the river. Fairneny checked quickly and his opponent announced all-in as he dropped a stack of black chips across the line. Fairneny snap-called and both hands were tabled.

Fairneny showed for top set on the river and his opponent showed , riveting top two pair.