Stanciu Takes the Lead
Level 34
: Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante
The first two pots of heads-up were min-raised and traded between the players without any showdown.
Maurice Nass then raised to 500,000 on the button and Traian Stanciu called in the big blind. On the 9♠6♠5♥ flop, Stanciu check-called a bet of 650,000 and they checked down the 4♥ turn as well as the 5♦ river.
Stanciu revealed the K♥6♥ for sixes and fives to win the pot, gaining a narrow lead in the process.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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7,950,000
1,200,000
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1,200,000 |
|
7,750,000
-1,300,000
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-1,300,000 |
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