Shak Attack

Dan Shak, who posted a victory in the $100,000 Challenger earlier this week, looks in fine shape to make another deep run in the Main Event, as he's now second in chips overall with the recent elimination of Andreas Johansson.

On a flop showing {A-Clubs}

, Peter Aristidou checked, as did Johansson, before the action reached Shak in the cutoff who made it 20,000 to go. Aristidou called and then the decision returned to Johansson who moved all in. Shak then moved all in over the top, isolating Johansson and Aristidou got out of their way:

Shak: {A-Spades}