Pugh-Jones Bombs the River to Take the Lead
Level 23
: Blinds 100,000/250,000, 250,000 ante
Gruffudd Pugh-Jones raised to 750,000 on the button with A♠Q♥4♥3♠ and Cesar Garcia called holding K♦J♠9♦6♣.
The flop came 9♠6♥4♦ and Pugh-Jones bet 1,350,000. Garcia called with two pair, but the 4♣ turn improved Pugh-Jones to trips. He then bet 2,200,000, and Garcia called.
Pugh-Jones made a full house on the 3♣ river and bet 8,850,000. Garcia quickly folded this time, and Pugh-Jones took the pot to take the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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27,025,000
4,950,000
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4,950,000 |
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22,000,000
4,550,000
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4,550,000 |
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