Halatenko Increases Lead
Level 32
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Lou Garza opened preflop with a raise to 600,000 from the button. Stanislav Halatenko called from the small blind with A♥8♥7♦6♠, as did Morris from the big blind with A♣10♣5♥5♣.
The flop came 6♥Q♥3♥, giving Garza a flush but Halatenko the nut flush. Action checked all around. The 8♣ hit the turn, and Halatenko led out for 850,000. Garza made the call.
The river brought the 7♣. Halatenko led out for 2,700,000, and Garza went into the tank. After about three minutes, he made the call and saw the higher flush of his opponent. Halatenko raked in the massive pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
19,200,000
4,150,000
|
4,150,000 |
|
||
|
8,500,000
-900,000
|
-900,000 |
|
6,950,000
1,050,000
|
1,050,000 |
|
5,400,000
-4,300,000
|
-4,300,000 |
|
||
|
3,700,000 | |