Salsberg Takes Chip Lead with Straight
Matt Salsberg raised to 21,000 from under the gun, and Justin Bonomo called from the big blind to see the flop come down 
. After Bonomo checked, Salsberg fired 20,000. Bonomo called.
The turn was the 
, and Bonomo checked again. This time, Salsberg bet 45,000, and Bonomo check-raised to 150,000. Salsberg tanked, then called.
The river was the 
and completed a backdoor flush draw. Bonomo slid out 250,000, and Salsberg snap-called, to which Bonomo showed 
for two pair. Salsberg tabled the 
for a straight, and he won the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,700,000
380,000
|
380,000 |
|
171,000
-314,000
|
-314,000 |