Barracano Takes a Huge Lead
Level 39
: Blinds 600,000/1,200,000, 1,200,000 ante
After a few small pots were traded back and forth, Lionel Barracano raised to 3,600,000 from the button and Kevin Song went deep into the tank. After thinking for around two minutes, Song jammed, covering Barracano.
Barracano then had a decision of his own. He got out of his chair and eventually made the call for his stack of 28,200,000.
Lionel Barracano: J♦J♣
Kevin Song: A♣3♥
Barracano was poised to take a commanding chip lead and leave Song on fumes, unless Song could find an ace to end the tournament on the spot.
The 3♣K♣2♠ flop gave Song a few additional outs by pairing his three. The Q♦ on the turn was safe for Barracano, and so was the 7♠ river.
After the stacks were counted, Song was left with around six big blinds.