Hand #235: Mike Matusow brought it in with the and then raised when Matthew Ashton completed. The Brit made the call and then bet when Matusow checked fourth. "The Mouth" called, both players checked fifth and then Ashton bet sixth. Matusow called and the action repeated itself on seventh.
The remaining three players all wanted to play one more level, and after pleading their case to the tournament officials, they were granted that request.
Hand #225: Matthew Ashton brought it in and then raised when Mike Leah completed. Leah made the call and then bet fourth. Ashton raise, Leah called off and the rest of the streets were run out. Leah didn't make much but his ace high and seven-four low was enough to scoop the pot and give him a double.
Hand #224: Mike Matusow brought it in and then called when Matthew Ashton completed. Matusow check-called bets on fourth and fifth before both player checked sixth. Matusow led out with a bet on seventh and then called when Ashton raised.
Ashton tabled the for a flush and it was good as "The Mouth" sent his hand to the muck.
Hand #223: After Mike Matusow brought it in, Mike Leah completed and Matthew Ashton called. Matusow got out of the way and Leah proceeded to call bets from Ashton on every street.
Leah:
Ashton:
Leah had queens up, but they were no good as Ashton had aces up to scoop the pot.
Hand #216: Matthew Ashton brought it in and then called when Mike Leah completed. Both players checked fourth and then Leah check-called a bet on fifth.
Leah also check-called a bet on sixth before check-folding on seventh, but not before flashing the .
Hand #214: Mike Matusow brought it in and Mike Leah just called. Matusow then check-called a bet on fourth street before both players checked fifth. On seventh, Leah bet but then folded to a raise from Matusow
There haven't been any pots of significance in the last ten minutes. Anything that gets to seventh, and there haven't been many, have resulted in chops.
If we maintain three players from another 26 minute, play will be halted for the night. If we get to heads-up play, the two player will have the option of playing one extra level before they are forced to bag and tag.
Hand #198: Mike Matusow brought it in with the and then called when Mike Leah completed. Leah proceeded to check-call a bet on fourth before both players checked fifth. Leah check-called bets on sixth and seventh and showed for two pair. Matusow had another look at his cards and then sent them to the muck.