Big Stacks Collide
Level 20
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Two of the biggest stacks left in this tournament, owned by Ernest Ward and David Baker, got into a massive hand, as Ward took Baker to value town.
On a board reading 7♣9♦2♦ Baker had bet out for 40,000, but saw a raise from Ernest Ward to 100,000. That was Baker's last aggressive action of the hand, as after calling the flop, he check-called a bet of 215,000 on the K♥ turn. For a second time, on the 2♠ river he check-called Ward's bet, this time for 350,000.
"Sevens full" announced Ward, as Baker mucked what he told the table was aces.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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2,060,000
830,000
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830,000 |
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1,255,000
625,000
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625,000 |
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