Ponce Skyrockets Into the Lead
Level 19
: 3,000/6,000, 1,000 ante
After the dinner break, Jose Ponce doubled with flush against the straight of Martin Kabrhel and he more than doubled soon after to skyrocket into the lead. Umberto Ferrato raised to 15,000 and Ponce defended the small blind, the big blind also called.
On the 
flop, Ponce checked and the big blind moved all in for 86,000. Ferrati called that shove and Ponce moved all in over the top for another 150,000. Ferrati eventually called to create a massive three-way showdown.
Big Blind: 
Jose Ponce: 
Umberto Ferrato: 
The 
turn and 
river were both blanks and the big blind was eliminated, Ferrato was left with fumes.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
620,000 | 440,000 |
|
140,000 | 52,000 |
|
40,000 | -77,800 |