Esfandiari and Roberts
Antonio Esfandiari has been sat to the direct right of Jamie Roberts pretty much all tournament, and the two men have both been in fine form. As two of the top five stacks going into the hand, one man has leapt to the position of chip leader....but who?
Esfandiari made it 12,500 from the button and Roberts called from the small blind. The flop of 
saw 'The Magician' continue for 15,500 and get a call. The turn of 
prompted more fireworks. Esfandiari checked, Roberts bet 22,000, but Esfandiari raised to 54,000. Roberts called and one of the biggest pots of the day was forming.
The river of 
led to both men checking, with Roberts' hand of 
outdone by Esfandiari's 
. The Magician adds more tricks to his hat, taking the chip lead in the room. Roberts is still healthy, chip-wise.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
375,900
86,900
|
86,900 |
|
||
|
204,100
-86,900
|
-86,900 |