Small Hits a Flush Over Hoang's Set: Small Takes Chip Lead, Hoang On Short Stack
Level 28
: 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
John Small opened to 170,000 from the button and received a call from Tan Hoang, who defended his big blind. The flop came 
and Hoang check-called a continuation-bet of 185,000 from Small.
The turn came 
and Hoang checked. Small checked behind to bring the river 
. Hoang bet 220,000 and Small quickly called.
Hoang showed 
for a set of fours. Small tabled 
for a flush and saw the pot shipped his way.
After the hand was over, the leader board was shuffled as such that Small has become the chip leader and Hoang has become the shortest stack in the tournament. Approximate chip counts are as follows, as per the HPT stream.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,900,000
900,000
|
900,000 |
|
2,900,000
300,000
|
300,000 |
|
2,900,000
-100,000
|
-100,000 |
|
1,500,000
-200,000
|
-200,000 |
|
1,500,000
-1,000,000
|
-1,000,000 |