Garcia Takes the Chip Lead
Level 22
: 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Veselin Karakitukov opened to 225,000 from under the gun, and Cesar Garcia called from the small blind.
Both players checked the 10♣9♠5♠ flop, leading to the 5♥ turn. Garcia checked, Karakitukov bet 225,000, Garcia check-raised to 800,000, and Karakitukov used two time extensions before calling.
Garcia fired another bet for 1,100,000 on the 4♠ river, and Karakitukov mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
9,300,000
1,650,000
|
1,650,000 |
|
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|
1,815,000
1,510,000
|
1,510,000 |