Hands #207-209: Holmes Flops a Straight and Gets Paid
Level 41
: 1,200,000/2,400,000, 2,400,000 ante
Hand #207: George Holmes raised to 4,800,000 and Koray Aldemir came along to the 
flop, on which Aldemir checked. Holmes continued for 3,800,000 and Aldemir tossed in calling chips. The 
turn brought another quick check by Aldemir and Holmes made it 8,000,000 to go this time.
Aldemir made the call after 38 seconds and the 
on the river brought in a possible flush draw and paired the board. Once more, Aldemir checked and Holmes now bet 20,000,000 and Aldemir snap-called. The pot went to Holmes, who had flopped a straight with the 
.
Hand #208: Aldemir limped in and Holmes' raise to 6,000,000 took it down uncontested.
Hand #209: Up next it was Holmes who limped in and Aldemir now raised to 10,000,000, which brought no resistance from Holmes.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
244,100,000 | 39,000,000 |
|
155,200,000 | -39,000,000 |