Johnson Takes the Lead
Level 5
: 300/600, 0 ante
Big O
Marco Johnson opened to 400 and was met with callers on the button and in the big blind.
The flop fell 
, and the action checked to the button, who bet 1,100. Both the big blind and Johnson called as the turn landed the 
, and the button bet 4,000. The big blind folded, but after roughly two minutes deliberating, Johnson called, and the river landed the 
. Johnson bet out 8,000 to effectively put his opponent all in, and after about a minute, the button called all in for his last 5,900.
Johnson tabled his 
for the nut low and a straight as the button tabled his inferior 
before exiting the tournament area.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
29,000
15,900
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15,900 |
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