Hua Takes Two from McNeil
Can Kim Hua started the action by raising on the button, and both Calen McNeil and Todd Brunson made the call. The flop came down 
, and everyone checked around. The 
hit the turn, and McNeil led out. Brunson folded, but Hua made the call. The river was the 
, and Hua made the call. McNeil revealed just an 
and 
in his hand for ace high, and Hua rolled over 
for a pair of tens and the win.
On the next hand, McNeil raised it up, and Hua came along from the big blind. The flop came 
, and Hua check called a bet from McNeil. The turn brought the 
, and this time, Hua pulled a check raise. McNeil called, and he also called after Hua led out on the 
river. Hua showed 
for a flopped full house, and McNeil toss his hand in.
After taking those two pots, Hua has virtually tied himself with McNeil at the top of the leader board.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,800,000 | -800,000 |
|
1,720,000 | 605,000 |