Hands #36-41: Tilston Leads Heading Into the First Break

Hand 36: Jake Schindler raised to 27,000 on the button with and Keith Tilston called with in the big blind. The flop fell and Tilston check-folded to a bet of 20,000 from Schindler.

Hand 37: Schindler opened to 27,000 again with and Negreanu called with in the big blind. The flop came and Negreanu checked his flopped straight. Schindler continued for 25,000 and Negreanu check-raised to 110,000. Schindler elected to let his hand go and Negreanu took it down.

Hand 38: Tilston raised to 30,000 on the button with and Schindler defended with . The flop came and both players checked to the on the turn. Schindler completed his flush and checked again. Tilston fired 40,000 with top pair and the nut flush draw and Schindler check-raised to 135,000. Tilston thought for a moment and then made the call. The on the river changed nothing and Schindler led out for 275,000. Tilston burned through one of his time extension before making the correct laydown.

Hand 39: Schindler limped in with in the small blind and Tilston checked his in the big blind. Schindler led out for 12,000 on the flop of and Tilston called. The on the turn paired the board and gave both players trip sevens. Schindler fired another 45,000 and Tilston raised to 135,000. Schindler called and the completed the board. Schindler started with a check and Tilston bet 250,000. Schindler took some time to think about his decision but finally made the call and chopped the pot.

Hand 40: Tilston raised it up to 45,000 in the small blind with and Negreanu called with in the big blind. The dealer fanned the flop of and Tilston led out for 45,000 with his flush draw. Negreanu quickly mucked his hand and Tilston raked in another pot.

Hand 41: Tilston opened to 30,000 on the button with and Negreanu three-bet to 150,000 out of the small blind with . With the action back on Tilston, he shoved all in, putting Negreanu to the test for the rest of his chips. Negreanu announced a fold and Tilston extended his lead.