Li Continues to Pace the Field
Level 19
: 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Michael Stephenson opened to 22,000 in middle position and Baitai Li three-bet to 80,000 from the small blind. Stephenson called and the flop came 
.
Li led out for 75,000 and Stephenson called to see the 
on the turn. Both players checked and the 
hit the river. Li dropped in a bet of 150,000 and Stephenson made a quick call. Li tabled 
and Stephenson sent his cards to the muck.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,535,000
500,000
|
500,000 |
|
||
|
350,000
-270,000
|
-270,000 |