When the group was on the bubble, two separate players had their day saved by pocket 9s. As we move now to our final 17 players, the 9s are still running strong, this time taking a healthy quarter-million chip bite out of Jamie Baker’s stack.
Jonathan Robinette was the player who had the good fortune of 9s this time around. Jamie had jammed for 400,000 preflop, without a care in the world. He was called by Jonathan, and when Jamie showed his 
Jonathan must have thought his night was over. And it almost was.
The board was dealt 
and Jonathan collected his coat. However, when the last card dropped, a 
, he made a straight, much to Jamie’s disbelief. Jamie had him covered, however, and so play continues…
