Hands #1-5: Early Lead for Swingruber
Hand #1: Sean Swingruber opened to 40,000 on the button and Ben Yu defended from the big blind. The flop came 
and Yu checked to Swingruber who continued for 50,000. Yu check-raised to 150,000 and Swingruber quickly folded.
Hand #2: Yu raised it up to 60,000 and Swingruber called from the big blind. The flop fell 
and both players checked to the 
on the turn. They also checked to the 
on the river and two more checks saw Swingruber table 
for the winner.
Hand #3: Swingruber made it 45,000 to go and Yu made the call. The flop came 
and both players checked to the 
on the turn. Yu checked again and Swingruber made a bet of 50,000 with four hearts on the board. Yu called and the 
hit the river. Both players checked and Swingruber showed 
to win with a flush.
Hand #4: Yu raised it up to 60,000 and Swingruber folded his big blind.
Hand #5: Swingruber opened to 55,000 and Yu three-bet to 175,000. Swingruber called and the two players saw a flop of 
. Yu checked and Swingruber bet 80,000 which got a fold from Yu.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,100,000 | 260,000 |
|
3,580,000 | -260,000 |