Li Takes Lead
Level 31
: 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Tong Li opened to 700,000 on the button with 
, Josh Arieh called in the small blind with 
, and Fabian Brandes defended with 
.
The dealer spread the 
flop and Arieh led for 1,300,000. Li called.
Both players checked the 
turn to the 
river and Arieh check-called for 1,600,000.
Li revealed his hand to take the lead with his nut flush, and he extended his lead after winning the next hand as well.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
19,375,000 | 6,200,000 |
|
15,875,000 | -1,400,000 |
|
4,350,000 | -4,800,000 |