Bianchi Sliding
Level 28
: 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Hand #1:
John Michalak raised to 200,000 from the small blind, and Christopher Audrain called in the big blind.
The 
flop saw Michalak bet 175,000, and Audrain snap-folded.
Hand #2:
Paul Bianchi missed his big blind. Michalak raised to 200,000, and Audrain called, while Bianchi's 80,000 chip blind and ante were posted dead.
Michalak bet 275,000 on a 
flop after Audrain checked, and Audrain quickly called.
The 
fell on the turn, and both players checked.
The 
hit the river, and both players checked again. Audrain turned over 
and took down the pot
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
5,100,000 | -300,000 |
|
3,100,000 | 800,000 |
|
2,400,000 | -300,000 |
flop to Bianchi, who bet 140,000. Audrain check-raised to 340,000, and Bianchi tanked for a few minutes before three-betting to 840,000. Audrain looked over at Bianchi, who sat motionless while staring at the board. Audrain reached for a stack of chips, then released the chips, and a few moments later, released his hand.
flop was checked by Audrain, and Bianchi bet 160,000. Audrain called.
hit the turn, and both players checked. Audrain bet 250,000 on the 
river.
on the flop, and Michalak checked it to the raiser. Audrain threw 250,000 across the line, and Michalak check-raised to 700,000 fairly quickly. Audrain went deep into the tank, first folding his arms and staring across the table at Michalak. After several minutes of thought, he made the laydown, and Michalak broke the five-million mark with the win.
, and Bianchi continued for 145,000. Michalak called again.
turn, however, and Michalak took the lead, tossing out 225,000. Bianchi called.
hit the river, Bianchi quickly checked, and Michalak fired 600,000 just as quickly. Bianchi went deeper into the tank than he had all day, eventually throwing away his hand.
flop to Audrain, who bet 200,000. Michalak called.
river were checked through, and Audrain showed 
flop and 
turn were checked through, and Audrain checked the 
, but Bianchi had rivered Izadi's sevens with 
