Flipping for the Chip Lead
A massive pot just went down over at Table 25 that resulted in Isaac Lau taking over the chip lead.
It began when Lau opened for 5,000 from middle position and Jan Suchanek called. Another player then three-bet to 22,000, Lau four-bet to 55,000, and Suchanek got out of the way. The other player tanked for a long time before someone called clock on him, and with about 20 seconds remaining to make a decision he five-bet to 120,000. Lau, who had the bigger stack, wasted little time in six-betting all in and his opponent called off his remaining 70,000.
Lau: 
Opponent: 
It was a flip, and obviously there was a lot on the line. Lau, who had most of his chips at risk, was on his feet hoping his ladies would hold. They did on the 
flop as well as the 
turn. With one card to come the dealer burned and put out the 
. Lau clapped his hands together in celebration as his dejected opponent exited the tournament area.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
475,000
322,000
|
322,000 |