Zavorotnijs Takes the Lead
Level 29
: 50,000/100,000, 50,000 ante
Vitalijs Zavorotnijs had three big blinds on the final table bubble yesterday and doubled up to enter the final table with six big blinds.The Latvian is now in the chip lead for the first time this tournament.
Zavorotnijs opened to 230,000 from the button with 
from the button and Jari Saviaho defended his big blind with 
. Both players checked after Zavorotnijs paired the 
flop. Saviaho led out for 250,000 after the 
came on the turn and got a call.
Saviaho checked after the 
completed the board on the river. Zavorotnijs with two pair bet 500,000 and got a fold to take the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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5,200,000
445,000
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445,000 |
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4,500,000
-325,000
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-325,000 |
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