06-22-2009 22:02 UTC-12

Graham Straight to Chip Lead

[user67765]

Matt Graham

Matt Graham raised to 250,000 from the button and Vitaly Lunkin called in the big blind.

They saw a flop of {J-Clubs}

{J-Clubs}

{7-Spades}

{9-Clubs}

and both players checked. The turn brought the {10-Diamonds}

{10-Diamonds}

and Lunkin checked but this time Graham fired out a bet of 280,000. Lunkin deliberately cut out calling chips and slid them into the middle.

The river landed the {6-Spades}

{6-Spades}

and after another check from Lunkin, Graham made it 750,000 to go. Lunkin quickly called but couldn't better the {A-Hearts}

{A-Hearts}

{Q-Clubs}

{8-Spades}

{6-Clubs}

of Graham for the queen-high straight. Lunkin reluctantly handed over the chips and the chip lead in a massive swing.