Sotiropoulos Takes an Early Day 2 Chip Lead

As told by Ray Hanson, Georgios Sotiropoulos opened to 2,400 from the button, Ran Ilani called from the big blind and the flop came down . Ilani led for 7,000, Sotiropoulos made the call and the turn came the .

Ilani bet 25,000, Sotiropoulos again made the call and the river fell the . Ilani moved all in for 120,000 and instantly opened his hand face up, showing for a missed flush draw.

Sotiropoulos told Ilani "I feel bad, I'll give you a percentage if I win the tournament" as he made the call with . The tournament director gave Sotiropoulos a one round penalty for the deal-making comment, but he will be returning to the chip lead after his short break.