Deadman Felts Kalmar and Takes the Chip Lead
Level 10
: 500/1,000, 100 ante
Simon Deadman opened to 2,300 in middle position, and from an effective stack of 48,000 Jon Kalmar three-bet to 7,600 from the small blind. Deadman called.
The flop fell 
, Kalmar bet 11,000 and Deadman called.
Kalmar moved all-in on the 
turn , and Deadman made the call, flipping over 
for a set, much stronger than the 
of Kalmar. The 
river improved Deadman to an unnecessary full house and he soared into the lead as a result.
Kalmar shows pocket jacks, but Deadman has flopped a set of sixes. The dealer pushes the 4s onto the river. Kalmar leaves the competition, and Deadman takes the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
220,000 | |
|
Busted |