Shimelfarb Nears Three MIllion; Van Syckle Under Seven Figures
Level 26
: 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Gennady Shimelfarb opened to 150,000 from the hijack and Bob Van Syckle called from the button. The two went heads up to the flop 
and Shimelfarb made a continuation-bet for another 150,000. Van Syckle peeled to bring the turn 
.
Shimelfarb continued, firing a quarter-million more into the pot. Van Syckle let his hand go and Shimelfarb took down the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,950,000
440,000
|
440,000 |
|
905,000
-500,000
|
-500,000 |