Gates Getting Stronger
Garry Gates opened to 110,000 from early position, Ryan Eriquezzo called from the cutoff, and the button and blinds released. The dealer fanned 
, and Gates checked to Eriquezzo, who fired 125,000. Gates called.
The turn was the 
, and Gates checked again. Eriquezzo fired a second bullet - this one was worth 245,000 - and Gates quickly called.
The river was another ten - the 
- and Gates checked a third time. Eriquezzo unhappily checked behind, and Gates turned over 
. Eriquezzo flicked his cards into the muck, and Gates raked in the million-chip pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,300,000
500,000
|
500,000 |
|
||
|
2,250,000
625,000
|
625,000 |