Michalak Stands His Ground Against Higgins
Level 16
: 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
John Michalak raised to 12,500 from middle position, and Matt Higgins three-bet to 35,000 from the cutoff. Michalak called.
Michalak check-called a bet of 25,000 on the 
flop, and Michalak checked again on the 
turn. Higgins bet 60,000 and Michalak check-raised to 200,000. Higgins tanked for two minutes before folding.
Meanwhile, Bobby Noel busted at one of the outer tables, bringing the field two spots shy of the money.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
785,000
-65,000
|
-65,000 |
|
670,000
120,000
|
120,000 |
|
Busted |