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Herbert Tapscott has had the better of the first few heads-up pots. They're not exciting or big enough to write about but they have seen Gavin Griffin slip further behind.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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2,871,000
221,000
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221,000 |
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1,480,000
-225,000
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-225,000 |
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Herbert Tapscott is on top of things as he just won another important pot. Tapscott raised to 160,000 from the button and Griffin called. The flop came down 
and Griffin check-called 80,000. The turn was the 
and Griffin checked again after which Tapscott bet 160,000. Griffin decided to raise making it 320,000 and Tapscott called.
The river was the 
and Griffin bet 160,000. Tapscott called and Griffin showed 
for trip eights with a nine but his kicker was beat by Tapscott who showed 
. Tapscott increased his lead and is looking very strong at the moment.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,251,000
3,069,000
|
3,069,000 |
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1,100,000
754,000
|
754,000 |
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| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,426,000
175,000
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175,000 |
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925,000
-175,000
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-175,000 |
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Gavin Griffin threw his cards into the muck on the river prompting one of his railers to shout, "Shake it off, Gavin."
Griffin had limp-called a raise from Herbert Tapscott to head to a 
flop. Tapscott led for 80,000. Call. The turn came 
and Griffin called an 160,000 bet before both checked the river.
Tapscott opened up 
and scooped.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,500,000
3,318,000
|
3,318,000 |
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900,000
554,000
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554,000 |
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Griffin limped from the button and Tapscott raised. Griffin followed with the quick call and the flop brought out 
. Tapscott bet 80,000 and Griffin made the call. The turn was the 
and Tapscott bet 160,000, Griffin called again. On the river 
showed up and Tapscott checked. Griffin bet 160,000 and Tapscott called saying, "Nice catch", and Griffin showed 
for the nut straight. Tapscott had 
and mucked his top set.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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2,700,000
-600,000
|
-600,000 |
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1,700,000
600,000
|
600,000 |
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Whatever happens we are going to play down to a winner tonight. That is the information we just got from the tournament director. The limits are huge and it could all be over in a matter of hands, but with the current pace it could also still take a couple of levels.
Gavin Griffin was caught bluffing on the river of a 
board.
Herbert Tapscott checked to him and called the 160,000-chip bet. "Ten-high. Nice call," said Griffin when he saw his opponent's 
for a flush.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
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3,150,000
2,968,000
|
2,968,000 |
|
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1,250,000
904,000
|
904,000 |
|
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A 20-minute break was announced, but the players negotiated that down to ten minutes.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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2,490,000
-660,000
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-660,000 |
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1,865,000
615,000
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615,000 |
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Level: 31
Blinds: 50,000/100,000
Ante: 0
