Audrain Doubles Through Michalak to Take the Chip Lead
Level 29
: 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
John Michalak raised to 275,000 from the small blind, and Christopher Audrain called in the big blind.
Michalak checked the 
flop to Audrain, who bet 360,000. Michalak check-raised to 975,000, and Audrain three-bet shoved for 2.3 million. Michalak tanked for a minute, then flicked in a chip to call.
Christopher Audrain: 
John Michalak: 
Audrain was ahead with top pair, but Michalak had a big draw with a flush draw, a gutshot, and an over card to Audrain's ten. Michalak was a slight favorite to win on the flop, but the 
turn and 
river bricked off, leading Audrain to shout and celebrate with his rail as he took over the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
5,300,000 | 3,000,000 |
|
2,100,000 | -2,800,000 |