Jukich Doubles Through Silberstein; Takes Chip Lead
Mike Jukich raised to 80,000 from the button and Ken Silberstein three-bet to 190,000 from the small blind. Rex Clinkscales folded his big blind and the flop brought 
.
Silberstein continued out for 230,000 and Jukich flat called. The 
turned and the action went check-check. Fifth street saw the 
fall and Silberstein bet 275,000. Jukich moved all in over the top for 1.215 million and Silberstein went into the tank.
Roughly ninety seconds passed while Silberstein pondered his action. Suddenly he sprayed chips into the middle, signifying a call.
"I have an eight," said Jukich.
"Eight's good," lamented Silberstein.
Jukich showed 
for trip eights. Silberstein's cards were tabled to reveal he called with 
.
Jukich has now assumed the chip lead with 3.27 million in chips while Silberstein, the man who once had 73% of the chips in play, is now sitting on 1.98 million.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,270,000 | 1,420,000 |
|
1,980,000 | -1,370,000 |
|
1,750,000 | -50,000 |
flop. Suddenly Silberstein needed to catch in order to send Jukich to the rail. He did not on the 
turn or the 
river, ensuring that Jukich would double to about 1.85 million.
. He was called by Ken Silberstein who was behind with the 
.
and Clinkscales was able to secure a double to about 1.64 million. Silberstein has fallen to around 4.2 million and is still the commanding chip leader.
and Silberstein continued for 90,000 and Clinkscales instantly called him. The turn was the 
and Silberstein check-called 90,000. The 
hit the river. Silberstein casually flung out 50,000 and Clinkscales decided to make it 230,000 to go.
for merely ten-high. Silberstein rolled over 
for a pair of aces and the best hand.