Hands #54-56: Holz Off to a Quick Start
Hand #54: Fedor Holz raised to 1.1 million in the cutoff and Justin Bonomo called on the button. The flop came 
and Holz continued for 1.8 million Bonomo called to see the 
pair the board on the turn.
Holz pushed in another bet of 7 million after using up one of his time extensions. Bonomo quickly folded and Holz dragged in the first pot of the night.
Hand #55: Bonomo opened to 1.2 million in the cutoff and Rick Salomon called from the small blind. The flop fell 
and Salomon check-called a bet of 1.5 million from Bonomo. The turn was the 
and both players checked to the 
on the river. Salomon led out for 2 million and Bonomo instantly called. Salomon turned over 
for a flush and Bonomo mucked his cards.
Hand #56: Holz made it 1.1 million to go from under the gun and David Einhorn defended his big blind. On a flop of 
, Einhorn checked to Holz who bet 1.6 million. Einhorn let his hand go and Holz scooped the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
41,400,000 | -7,550,000 |
|
28,100,000 | 5,975,000 |
|
24,400,000 | 4,750,000 |
|
21,200,000 | -250,000 |
|
10,700,000 | -1,600,000 |
|
9,300,000 | -1,225,000 |