Docherty Doubles, Takes Commanding Chip Lead
A huge pot just occurred between the final two contenders.
David Docherty made it 2,400,000 from the button and Declan Rice called from the big blind.
The flop of ![]()
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was dealt and Docherty continuation-bet for two million chips. Rice then responded with a check-raise to 5,000,000, which Docherty called.
All the signs of a big hand were in the air as the
turn was put on the felt. Rice continued with another bet, this time of 6,000,000. Again, Docherty obliged with a call.
The river was the
and Rice checked the flush-completing card. Docherty thought for a little while before moving all in for a bet worth 18,075,000. Rice responded with a rapid call and all onlookers spectated the situation in awe.
David Docherty: ![]()
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Declan Rice: ![]()
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Docherty rivered the nuts against Rice's turned two pair. He now has a six-to-one chip lead, with Rice being left with only eight big blinds.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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|
64,150,000
28,175,000
|
28,175,000 |
|
|
9,375,000
28,175,000
|
28,175,000 |