Lybaert Nearing the 10M Mark
Level 24
: 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante
In the last hand before the break, Alexander Lynskey opened from the hijack and Bart Lybaert defended his big blind. The flop was 
and Lybaert check-called 50,000 from Lynskey.
The turn brought the 
and Lybaert opted to lead out for 400,000, more than the size of the pot. Lynskey called the bet in position.
The hand caught the ESPN crew's attention and the camera's swooped in as the rest of the field already went on break. The river brought the 
and Lybaert checked to Lynskey. The Australian cut out a bet of 675,000, and Lybaert quickly flicked in two chips to indicate a call.
Lynskey turned over 
for Broadway, but it was second best as Lybaert revealed 
for the nut flush to scoop up the sizable pot and extend his lead even further.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
9,500,000
1,000,000
|
1,000,000 |
|
1,715,000
-85,000
|
-85,000 |