Woodward Bests Richards in Massive Boat Over Boat Clash
Level 18
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Matthew Woodward just inflicted a massive cooler on John Richards to retake the tournament chip lead and filled in the details.
According to Woodward, Richards had opened in early position before he repotted to 108,000 in middle position. Richards called and the flop came A♥6♦J♣. Woodward then potted again, Richards moved all in for 600,000, and Woodward called.
John Richards: A♦K♣10♦3♦2♣ 
Matthew Woodward: A♠A♣Q♦J♦4♠
Woodward had spiked top set to leave Richards at risk as the board ran out 10♣10♠, giving both players a full house but Woodward aces full of tens to send Richards to the rail.
"Congratulations, sir. You have 1,700,000 in chips," tablemate Arthur Morris said to him.
"Big pot. Big pot," Ben Yu repeated.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,700,000
570,000
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570,000 |
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Busted | |