06-03-2008 19:24 UTC-7

Lederer Doubles Through Williams

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Shamus

Howard Lederer and David Williams

David Williams has been knocked from atop the chip lead after a huge pot versus Howard Lederer.

On a flop of {7-Spades}

{7-Spades}

{9-Diamonds}

{5-Diamonds}

, Williams led out for 6,000, Lederer raised to 24,000, Williams pushed all in, and Lederer made the call.

Williams showed {6-Diamonds}

{6-Diamonds}

{5-Diamonds}

for bottom pair, a gutshot, and a flush draw. Lederer showed {Q-Hearts}

{Q-Hearts}

{Q-Spades}

for the overpair. The turn and river brought two aces, and the Professor's queens held up.

Lederer leaps up to 150,000, while Williams has been knocked down to 62,000.

Tags: David Williams Howard Lederer