Scott Clements Chips Up With a Straight Flush
Level 21
: 10,000/20,000, 0 ante
With about 300,000 chips already in the middle and the board reading 
, Scott Clements checked from middle position to his lone opponent, Murat Tulek in the hijack, who checked behind.
The 
fell on the river and Clements bet 125,000. After a few moments of thought, Tulek raised to 277,000. Clements came over the top for 800,000 and Tulek quickly called.
Clements instantly flipped over 
for the jack-high straight flush. Tulek showed 
for the king-high flush and Clements took the pot to put himself firmly in the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,505,000
805,000
|
805,000 |
|
||
|
390,000
1,030,000
|
1,030,000 |