Hands #221-226: Baldwin Building Up Lead
Hand #221: Ian Steinman raised to 200,000 from the button and Baldwin folded.
Hand #222: Eric Baldwin let Steinman walk.
Hand #223: Now it was Baldwin's turn to get a walk.
Hand #224: Baldwin limped in on the button and Steinman opted to check. They both checked through the 
flop to the 
on the turn. Steinman bet 100,000 and Baldwin let go.
Hand #225: Steinman raised to 200,000 and Baldwin called. The flop came 
, Baldwin check-called the 150,000 continuation bet of Steinman. The turn came with the 
, and Baldwin check-folded when Steinman fired another bet of 275,000.
Hand #226: Baldwin raised to 250,000 from the button and Steinman called. They both checked through the 
flop to the 
on the turn. Steinman checked. Baldwin bet 380,000. Steinman asked the dealer for a confirmation and then called.
The river completed the board with the 
, Steinman checked for the last time. Baldwin decidedly bet 800,000. Steinman asked the dealer again what the amount was. The dealer did so. Steinman crossed his arms, looked at his cards and his stack, and then put in a stack as a call. Baldwin tabled 
for the turned two pair to take the pot down.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
8,200,000 | 985,000 |
|
1,650,000 | -885,000 |