Moneymaker Grabs Last Hand Before Break
Level 4
: 100/200, 0 ante
While other players were wrapping up for the break and making their way out of the tournament area, we came across Chris Moneymaker engaged in a heads up pot. The flop read 
and Moneymaker checked. His opponent fired 1,350 and Moneymaker wasted little time making it 3,350 to go. His opponent thought for a bit before calling to see the turn.
Fourth street was the 
and the action went check-check. The board completed with the 
and action checked around once more.
"No pair," said Moneymaker, tabling 
for a flopped flush draw and ultimate ace-high.
"It's good," replied his opponent as he mucked his cards. "Nice hand."
Moneymaker is now taking roughly 33,000 into the next level.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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33,000
13,000
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13,000 |
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in a raised pot. The first player to act checked and Lee came out swinging with 1,150. Two hands quickly hit the muck and the next player to act released as well, awarding Lee the pot. Lee flashed 
to the table and scooped in a pot that brings him to about 15,000.
and Dolan continued for 1,000. Just like that both of his opponents released and he took down the pot.
and Lee retained his lead, but he was drawing dead on the turn when the 
hit and gave his opponent the nut flush.
. Moneymaker's opponent led with a bet of 4,700 and Moneymaker took about fifteen seconds before deciding to call.
for a diamond flush and Moneymaker threw his hand into the muck. Even with that hit Moneymaker is still sitting healthy with about 52,000 in chips.