Bou Habib Fires The River, Challenging For Chip Lead
Level 17
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Makram Bou Habib has climbed into contention for the tournament chip lead after winning his latest pot against Kirill Gladchenko.
Gladchenko bet 15,000 on a flop of 
and Bou Habib called on the button. The turn came the 
and Gladchenko continued for 57,000.
Bou Habib again called as the 
fell on the river. Gladchenko slowed down and checked, allowing Bou Habib to fire out 105,000. Gladchenko quickly mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,280,000
590,000
|
590,000 |
|
230,000 |