Hellmuth Takes a Big Pot From Cheong
Joseph Cheong raised to 110,000 under the gun and Phil Hellmuth defended from the big blind. The 
flop saw Hellmuth lead out for 175,000 and Cheong called. The same action happened on the 
turn, but this time Hellmuth's bet was 200,000.
When the 
peeled off on the river, Hellmuth came out with a big bet of 600,000 and Cheong made a quick call. Hellmuth quickly rolled over 
for a full house and the win.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,900,000
1,085,000
|
1,085,000 |
|
||
|
1,600,000
-755,000
|
-755,000 |
|
||
and both players checked.
turned and Baranov led for 300,000. Hellmuth almost beat him into the pot with a call. The river was the 
and Baranov slowed down with a check. Hellmuth threw 400,000 into the middle.
. Hellmuth triumphantly showed 
for two pair and took the pot down, catapulting him back into the chip lead.
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. Unfortunately for him, it was no good as Baranov revealed 
for a rivered pair of aces.
and it checked to Albertini who continued for 155,000. Both of his opponent shot their hands at the muck and Albertini took down the pot.
river saw Baranov check, which opened the door for Hellmuth to bet 220,000. Baranov thought long and hard before making the call with 
, and he was glad he did as it was good against Hellmuth's 
.
and Baranov led for 275,000. Hellmuth called and Albertini folded.
turned and Baranov bet 500,000. Hellmuth, once again, almost beat Baranov into the pot with a call.
finished the board and Baranov pushed 1,000,000 into the middle. Hellmuth then went into the tank.
and Albertini checked. Baranov led out for 225,000 only to have Cheong raise all in. Albertini folded and Baranov casually announced a call.
rolled off on the turn to give Baranov his flush. The 
completed the board and Cheong was eliminated in fourth place, taking home €292,320 for his efforts.