Hands #159-163: Nadim Rivers a Flush to Take the Lead
Hand #159: Boutros Nadim folded 
on the button while Justin Bonomo took the walk with pocket queens.
Hand #160: Bonomo limped in with 
and Nadim checked with 
. The flop came 
and Nadim shipped all in, prompting a fold from Bonomo.
Hand #161: Nadim folded his button again and Bonomo picked up the pot.
Hand #162: Bonomo just called with 
and Nadim checked his 
. The flop came 
and Nadim led out for 275,000 with his flush draw. Bonomo called with top pair and the 
landed on the turn. Nadim checked this time and Bonomo checked behind. The river was the and Nadim fired 500,000. Bonomo used up one of his time extensions before making the call. Nadim tabled his flush and stepped out into the lead.
Hand #163: Nadim continued to fold his button and Bonomo received his third straight walk.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,325,000 | 875,000 |
|
2,475,000 | -875,000 |