Big Stacks at the Break
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
290,100
-34,900
|
-34,900 |
|
260,000
-50,000
|
-50,000 |
|
||
|
250,000
-20,000
|
-20,000 |
|
245,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
200,000
-6,000
|
-6,000 |
|
190,000
12,000
|
12,000 |
|
||
|
180,000
-10,600
|
-10,600 |
|
164,000
-6,000
|
-6,000 |
. Cheong had hit a jack to take a firm lead, and that improved to trips on the 
turn. As if things couldn't get better, the 
on the river gave Cheong a full house, one he really didn't need. Jouhkimainen collected his things and made a quick exit from the tournament floor.
.
against the 
of Kristijonas Andrulis. The 
flop gave Andrulis a full house, and blanks on the turn and river sent Ruscalla out the door.
in the middle on the flop, and Kurganov bet 13,600. Metaal put in a raise to 33,000, and Kurganov gave it up. Metaal quickly showed the 
for eight high with a smile.
in the middle, Benny Spindler's 
beat Mike Watson's 
flop. Duthie called, and the turn brought the 
