Then a Hero Comes Along

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Level 23 : 80,000/160,000, 20,000 ante

For the first time in a long time, Juha Helppi is not the chip leader here. In fact, Mike McDonald just sheriffed him up in a big pot to take over the lead.

The hand started with a raise from Helppi on the button to 400,000. McDonald called and the flop came . McDonald check-called a 450,000 Helppi bet.

The turn brought the scary and checks all around before the dealer revealed the even scarier river. McDonald checked again, and Helppi took the lead, making it 900,000.

After about a minute of scowling, McDonald tossed in a single black chip, indicating a call. Helppi turned over having completely missed. McDonald showed and raked in the pot.