Rothwell Takes Out Start-of-Day Chip Leader
Level 22
: 8,000/16,000, 16,000 ante
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Ben Petrillo raised to 40,000 preflop and was called by Randall Rothwell.
The flop came 
and Petrillo continued for a bet of 40,000. Rothwell raised to 115,000 and Petrillo ripped all in for 1,100,000.
Rothwell called and turned over for two pair which was ahead of the 
of Petrillo. The run out was clean for Rothwell as he eliminated the start-of-day chip leader and launched himself among the top stacks.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,600,000 | 1,310,000 |
|
Busted |
. First to act, Whittington seized the initiative and moved all in. Gracz checked his cards a few times before folding to give Whittington the chunk of chips.
, ahead of the 
of his opponent.
to pair the jack, the turn was an 
. Hannah Guthrie bet 30,000 into the pot. Michael McKinney jammed all in for his remaining 257,000.
.
up against the 
of Petrillo. The river came the 
to confirm the big double for the defending Cherokee champion.
