2007 PokerStars.net Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) - Sydney
$6300 APPT Sydney Main Event
Day: 1c
Goldberg Takes a Bite Out of The Croc
Aaron Lerner Eliminated
Lucky Sticky
Derek Lerner Doubles Up
Level: 7
Blinds: 300/600
Ante: 75
Break Time!
Gary Benson Takes Down Another
The flop brings and Benson bets out 15,000 into the already healthy pot. His opponent thinks for a few moments and decides to commit his remaining 40,000 chips into the pot. Benson insta-calls and the biggest pot of the tournament is up for grabs:
Benson:
Opponent:
The turn of and river of leaves Benson with a mountain of chips and a huge lead over today's field.
Sam Korman Eliminated
The flop of gave Korman the nut flush draw and he bet out 1,500. His opponent raised to 4,200 and Korman pushed all in for his remaining 20,000 chips. His opponent quickly made the call with . Both players were drawing but Korman had the lead and the superior flush draw.
Unfortunately for Korman the turn brought the and the river and a pair of sevens was enough to end the day for Sam Korman.
Kicker Troubles
Benson is rapidly moving through the field and is now one of our tournament chip leaders.