Richards Doubles into Chip Lead
Carson Richards opened to 9,000,000 in middle position and Junho Song made the call in the cutoff. Jake Brown also came along in the small blind and announced a check in the dark before the dealer fanned out the 2♣6♣K♥ flop.
Richards continued for 10,000,000, producing a fold from Song. Brown then check-raised to 20,000,000 and Richards took a moment before announcing all in.
"I'm gonna need an exact count," Brown told the dealer while he contemplated his decision. The total was 74,300,000, representing most of Brown's remaining stack. After a few minutes in the tank, Brown stuck in a calling chip.
Carson Richards: K♣Q♥ 
Jake Brown: K♦4♦
Richards was well in front and locked up the hand with the Q♦ turn. The 10♥ river completed the board, with Richards leaving Brown short while taking a big chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
178,000,000
98,000,000
|
98,000,000 |
|
47,000,000
-11,000,000
|
-11,000,000 |
|
15,700,000
-94,300,000
|
-94,300,000 |
|
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