Moncek Fills Up on the River to Take Lead From McKeehen
Level 29
: 80,000/160,000, 0 ante
Michael Moncek and Joe McKeehen had already built a big pot heading to the river on a board of 
. McKeehen put out another bet on the river before Moncek raised.
McKeehen tanked for a few moments before calling. Moncek flipped over 
for the flopped set that turned into a full house on the river. McKeehen flashed 
, having turned a straight, before mucking to send the monster pot to Moncek, and with it the tournament chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,200,000 | 860,000 |
|
1,800,000 | -1,050,000 |
, eliminating him in 8th place for $13,789.
flop.
to secure the double up.
and Pupillo check-raised a bet from McKeehen, who called.
completed the board on the river, securing his double.
and Markholt began calling for another queen on the river to get a higher two pair.
and Markholt was eliminated in ninth place.
flop left him needing runner-runner. Unfortunately for Nikouie the 
river was just a formality. Nikouie was eliminated in 10th place for $8,446.
