Conniff Takes the Chip Lead With a Big Hero Call
Level 32
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Halil Tasyurek limped in, Asher Conniff raised to 1,050,000, and Tasyurek called.
Conniff bet 600,000 on the 10♠5♥2♠ flop, and Tasyurek called. Both players then checked the 6♥ turn.
Conniff also checked the 3♦ river, and Tasyurek bet 1,800,000. Conniff tanked for several minutes before calling.
Tasyurek showed 8♠7♠ for missed flush and straight draws, while Conniff turned over A♠J♦ and won the pot with ace-high to take the chip lead for the first time in the heads-up match.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
15,150,000
3,450,000
|
3,450,000 |
|
||
|
9,500,000
-3,450,000
|
-3,450,000 |