Java Picks Up Steam
Level 9
: 400/800, 100 ante
On a board reading 
, with about 27,000 in the pot already, a player in early position checked, and Nipun Java moved all in for his last 24,200.
Java sat still for a while as his opponent was visibly torn by the decision. He had less than 20,000 in front of him and would be at risk for his tournament life should he call. Several minutes passed, and eventually, a player at the table called the clock. A floorman walked over and counted down, and eventually, Java's opponent called.
Java tabled 
for the nut straight, and his opponent rapped the table in defeat and hit the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
63,000 | 30,000 |
, and Serda check-called a bet of 5,100 from his opponent. The turn was the 
, and both players checked to the river, which was the 
. Serda paused for a moment and led out for 14,500. His opponent instantly started to move about in his chair with a pained look on his face. He looked over at Serda's stack and eventually opted to fold.
, Mercier checked-called the 1,200-chip continuation bet from Bicknell. The turn was a 
, to which both players checked. The river came the 
, and Mercier checked-called a 4,000-chip bet from Bicknell.
, giving Schindler a little hope, but the 
kept Raina's aces ahead.
