"Well That's A Nice Start"
It didn't take long for a considerable pot to develop here on Day 1b. Just minutes into play, we caught a hand on the river with around 15,000 already in the pot and a board reading 
.
Russia's Mikhail Shevchuk had checked from the small blind, and Lardo Leheste, who qualified for this event via a live satellite, had a big bet of 8,500 out in front of him. France's Jonathan Khalifa was considering the action from the button, but ultimately opted to fold. As soon as he did, Shevchuk called but mucked when Leheste tables 
for a flush.
"Well that's a nice start," Leheste said with a big smile as he stacked his chips. "Thank you, dealer."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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50,000 |