11-26-2007 17:25 UTC+8

Juanda Eliminates Rousso; Increases Chip Lead

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John Juanda & Vanessa Rousso

John Juanda made it 1,000 to go from under-the-gun and Vanessa Rousso was the lone caller from the big.

The flop came {2-Spades}

{2-Spades}

{5-Diamonds}

{8-Clubs}

and both players checked. The {9-Clubs}

{9-Clubs}

was the next card off the deck and Rousso bet into Juanda, making it 1,900 to go. Juanda then kicked it up to 4,800 and Rousso moved all in over the top of Juanda's raise for a total of 11,000.

Juanda made the call and turned over a pocket pair of twos for bottom set; Rousso showed the {A-Hearts}

{A-Hearts}

{9-Hearts}

and was drawing dead.

Juanda stacked up 83,000 in chips after the hand, extending his lead over the field.

Tags: John Juanda Vanessa Rousso