The Birthday Boy Extends His Lead
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Level 25
: 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante
Prior to the start of Level 25, Griffin Benger, who is celebrating his birthday today, opened to 80,000 in first position. Max Lykov called on his direct left, and both blinds released.
The flop fell 
, Benger led out for 100,000, and Lykov made the call.
The turn was the 
, and Benger slowed down, checking to Lykov who tossed out 165,000. Benger tank-called.
The river was a repeat ten - the 
- and Benger checked again. Lykov fired a large bet of 365,000, and Benger quickly assembled enough chips to make the call. He paused momentarily, then pushed them forward.
Lykov showed 
for kings and tens, but Benger had that beat with 
for trip tens.
The birthday boy is now an overwhelming chip leader with 3.35 million, while Lykov is down to 1.45 million.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,350,000
880,000
|
880,000 |
|
1,450,000
-300,000
|
-300,000 |