Guilbert Takes the Chip Lead Getting Value With Ace-High
Level 33
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Johan Guilbert limped in from the button and Antonio Galiana checked his option out of the big blind
The players saw a flop of J♣3♠8♥ and Galiana checked. Guilbert bet 300,000 and Galiana called.
Action checked through on the J♦ turn card.
The river was the 5♥, Gaiana checked his option. Guilbert decided to bet 750,000 and Galiana made the call. Guilbert showed the A♥Q♣ which bested Galiana's A♠7♦. Guilbert's queen kicker was the difference in this hand, and the Frenchman has overtaken the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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22,300,000
3,300,000
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3,300,000 |
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22,100,000
-3,300,000
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-3,300,000 |
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