Back to Back Knockouts for Chip Leader

In early position, "enriqMSTacho" raised to 1,100, getting calls from both blinds. He continued for 1,247 on the 3♥4♥Q♦ flop. The small blind folded before the big blind, "DirtyPhoenix", made the call.

"DirtyPhoenix" made another check-call on the J♦ turn, this time for 9,411. On the 7♣ river, "enriqMSTacho" moved all in for 35,348 effective, putting his opponent at risk if they call. They were able to find that call, and soon got the bad news.

"DirtyPhoenix": Q♥A♣
"enriqMSTacho": 3♣3♦

Top pair was no good against the set of threes, and "DirtyPhoenix" was sent to the rail while "enriqMSTacho" added to his chip lead.

On the very next deal, "enriqMSTacho" once again found himself delivering a knockout blow. "CarppiCala" opened to 1,100 from under the gun. Action folded all the way to "enriqMSTacho" in the big blind, who called.

On the 8♣9♦A♦ flop, "CarppiCala" fired out 1,062 before getting check-raised to 3,000 and making the call. On the 3♥ turn, "CarppiCala" moved all in their last 12,896. After a call, the cards went on their backs.

"CarppiCala": A♠J♣
"enriqMSTacho": K♦5♦

"CarppiCala" was in good shape to survive and double up with top pair. However, the 3♦ river completed the flush draw, sending them to the rail, while "enriqMSTacho" picked up a second consecutive pot.