Davies Jacks Up into Chip Lead
Level 16
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
After a preflop betting war with the player on the button, Seth Davies moved all in for close to 500,000 and his opponent went deep into the tank.
After a bit, the clock was called and the floor walked over but that's when he made the call, putting himself at risk of elimination as Davies barely had him covered.
Button Player: A♦K♣
Seth Davies: J♥J♦
The board ran out 6♣5♦9♦7♣7♥ for Davies' jacks to hold and he secured the huge pot for an essential double-up.
After confirming that he was indeed covered, his opponent then stood up and walked away, shaking his head.
With this victory, Davies is now the clear chip leader of the tournament with a little over 1,000,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,005,000
1,005,000
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1,005,000 |
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