Hachem Cripples Thomson
The first big hand of the final table has occurred between Anthony Hachem and Ian Thomson.
The hand started with Dean Francis opening to 125,000 from under the gun. The action folded around to Anthony Hachem who paused for a moment.
“How much do you have, like 1.5?” asked Hachem.
“About 1.7,” replied Francis, before Hachem made the call.
Ian Thomson was on the big blind, and got involved as well, as the three saw the flop fall 
. Hachem checked as Thomson reached for chips, and slid in 225,000. Francis mucked instantly, before the decision was back on Hachem. He thought for a moment, before announcing all-in for 970,000 in chips.
Thomson was not happy with the raise, leaning back in his chair, putting his hands on his head. Hachem sat back, looking a little more comfortable.
“Do you have a king? I call!” announced Thomson, as both players tabled their cards.
Thomson: 
Hachem: 
Hachem had flopped a set, and after the turn and river produced the 
and , won the hand to move up to 2,460,000 as Thomson falls to 270,000 in chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,460,000
1,140,000
|
1,140,000 |
|
|
270,000
-1,315,000
|
-1,315,000 |