Barka Takes the Chip Lead
Level 21
: Blinds 10,000/15,000, 15,000 ante
Sonny Franco opened to 30,000 from under the gun, and he was called by Samy Barka on the button and Benoit Grobocopatel in the big blind.
On a flop of 5♦3♠6♠, Franco continued for 100,000 but only Barca called. Franco slowed down on the A♣ turn by checking, so Barka took this opportunity to bet 180,000. Franco eventually called.
The 9♣ river landed on the felt and Franco led out for 175,000. Barka raised to 500,000, and Franco went deep into the tank. He eventually folded and let the pot go in Barka's direction.
He is now the chip leader of the tournament with 1,970,000 chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,970,000
545,000
|
545,000 |
|
460,000
-445,000
|
-445,000 |