Burke Flops a Set to Enter Chip Lead Contention
Level 11
: 2,000/3,000, 3,000 ante
After a fold from the under-the-gun player, the next to act shoved. Action folded around to Steve Burke in the cutoff, who made the call with his opponent covered. The players tabled their hands.
Steve Burke: 
Opponent: 
The flop came 
, giving his opponent two pair, but giving Burke a set of sixes. The board finished with 
. This sent his opponent to the rail, and himself into the chip lead conversation.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
570,000
401,000
|
401,000 |