Nasreddine Takes the Lead With Big River Raise

Jovan Kenjic raised to 200,000 in early position and Rania Nasreddine called in the big blind.

Kenjic bet 125,000 on the 7♥3♣7♠ flop and Nasreddine called. Both players checked the 8♠ turn.

The river was the 5♦ and Kenjic bet 1,000,000. Nasreddine then slid forward a tower of red 100,000 chips for a raise to 2,000,000.

"Why not all in?" Kenjic asked as he went deep into the tank. He ended up using five time banks before announcing a call.

Nasreddine then showed A♣8♥ for two pair. "Oh no," Kenjic said as he mucked 9♣8♣, giving up the massive pot and, with it, the tournament chip lead.