Chip Leader Clash
The two biggest stacks in the room just clashed, and Carter Phillips was the one who came out on top. The double bracelet en European Poker Tour winner has amassed a huge stack and is now way ahead of the rest of the pack.
From middle position Phillips raised to 6,500 and Nick Maimone called on the button. The flop came down 
and Phillips bet 10,500, Maimone called.
The turn was another and Phillips now checked. Maimone bet 25,000, and Phillips called.
The river was a 
and Phillips checked again. Maimone fired out 45,000 and Phillips raised it up to 125,000. Maimone called and Phillips showed 
. Maimone showed a ten, but mucked his other card.
Phillips now has a huge chip lead as Maimone is knocked down.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
810,000
295,000
|
295,000 |
|
||
|
|
228,000
-210,000
|
-210,000 |