Sojka Wins Monster Pot; Takes Over Chip Lead
Level 19
: 6,000/12,000, 0 ante
Rex Clinkscales raised to 27,000 from middle position and Artur Sojka defended his big blind.
The flop came 
and Sojka check-called a bet of 25,000. The turn was the 
. Sojka checked again and Clinkscales bet 50,000. Sojka check-raised to 250,000. Clinkscales moved all in and Sojka called.
"Do you have nines?" asked Clinkscales, and Sojka shook his head.
Artur Sojka: 
Rex Clinkscales: 
Both players had full houses and Sojka's was best. The river was the 
and Sojka doubled to around 900,000 in chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
900,000
451,000
|
451,000 |
|
350,000
-444,000
|
-444,000 |