Quick Takes Chip Lead From Macella
Level 25
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Russell Quick quickly evened the stacks in heads-up play and has now taken a 2-1 chip lead over Justin Macella.
Macella raised to 150,000 preflop with 
and was called by Quick who held 
.
The flop came 
, giving Quick a straight. He bet 100,000 and Macella called with devious intentions that could quickly go awry.
On the 
turn, Quick now checked and Macella bet 375,000.
Quick called to see the 
fall on the river. He again checked and Macella now bet 1,000,000.
Quick asked Macella if he had the flush, to which Macella replied, "You're the one who makes hearts."
Quick called and dragged the huge pot which now sees Macella with a sizeable deficit for the first time all day.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
6,670,000 | 3,175,000 |
|
3,140,000 | -3,175,000 |