Howell Takes Chip Lead After Huge Pot
Level 24
: 3,000/6,000, 750 ante
Michael "EZSqueeZ" Howell raised to 24,000 from the small blind over a button limp, Alexander "losingplayer" Farin defended from the big blind and the limper folded.
The flop came the 
. Farin bet 6,000, Howell check-raised to 36,000 and was called.
The turn was the 
. Howell led for 84,000, Farin raised all in for 202,406, Howell called.
Howell had the 
for trip aces while Farin had the 
for a pair and a flush draw. The river came the 
to send the huge pot to "Howell and send them into the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
544,520 | |
|
Busted |