Whittington Climbing Early in the Day
Level 8
: 400/800, 800 ante
The pot had about 7,000 in it when Blake Whittington bet 1,500 on a board that read 
. Patrick Lacey was the only caller and the turn came down a 
.
Both players checked to the 
river card when Whittington reached for chips, throwing in a bet of 4,300. Lacey thought long and hard, but ultimately he let his hand go, sending the pot to Whittington.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
61,200 | 36,200 |
|
21,000 | -3,000 |
and there was about 8,000 in the pot. A player bet around 4,000 and Michael Miljanobic moved all in for 17,600. His opponent quickly called and the two tabled their hands.
and Miljanobic took down the pot with his pair of nines, doubling through his opponent.
and Weingord's ladies held on for the pot, securing a full double through McNicholas.
and Stroke's flopped set of kings took down the pot, doubling through his opponent.
for a flush. Macri mucked and McKinnon pulled in the pot, eliminating Macri from the tournament.
