Allan Wins a Handy First One

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The first hand of the final table played out like this. Allan was in middle position when he raised it up. Only Ken Demlakian on the button would make the call as the blind got out of the way and the dealer turned over a {7-Diamonds} {2-Clubs} {5-Clubs} flop. Allan proceeded to check-call a bet of 24,000 and the dealer turned over a {2-Spades} on the turn. This time Allan would check-call a bet of 36,000 and the dealer would flip over the final card on the board.

River: {q-Hearts}

Allan again checked here and Demlakian took his time before readying a bet that looked like 30,000. However, Demlakian hesitated and then got 48,000 ready and slid it onto the felt. Allan instantly called and Demlakian said, "nothing," as he turned over {k-Hearts} {10-Diamonds} . Allan turned over his {j-Hearts} {j-Spades} and raked in the very nice pot. With that, Allan is just a few thousand away from have the chip lead.