Morfitt Applies Pressure
Level 7
: 400/800, 800 ante
With nearly 20,000 in the pot and 
on the board, Matt Morfitt checked from early position and a player in the cutoff bet 9,500.
Morfitt raised to 30,000 and his opponent went into the tank. After considering all of the options, his opponent tossed his cards in the muck.
Morfitt is holding steady as the tournament crosses the midway point on Day 1b.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
78,000 | 1,500 |
and the player in middle position checked. The button shoved and his opponent folded, leaving just two players left. 
, giving Westberg the lead, and the river 
sealed the deal on a triple up. 
and West checked. Skinner bet 4,000 and West check-raised to 9,000. Skinner tossed in the chips for a call. 
and West shoved. Skinner thought it over briefly before he tossed his hand in the muck. 
