Dudley Wins Long Hand to Establish Solid Lead
Level 35
: 250,000/500,000, 0 ante
Dash Dudley raised to 1,000,000 and James Park called to see a flop of 
, on which Park check-folded to a bet of 1,200,000.
Park limped in and Dudley called to see a 
flop. Dudley's check was followed by a bet of 700,000 by Park and that won the pot right there.
The next limped pot led to the 
flop and they checked to the 
turn, on which Park check-raised from 600,000 to 1,600,000. Dudley made the call and the river completed a possible flush. Park studied the board for some time and made it 1,500,000 to go.
Dudley also considered his options for a bit and opted for a small raise to 3,500,000.
Park was sent deep into the think tank and released his cards, prompting loud cheers from the Dudley rail on the left side of the Thunderdome.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
19,900,000
4,400,000
|
4,400,000 |
|
||
|
11,200,000
-4,400,000
|
-4,400,000 |