Fara Ahead Of The Field
Tomas Fara raised under the gun, five-handed, to 1,200,000, picking up Richard King in the big blind as two of the chipleaders went head-to-head. King checked the flop over to Fara, who continuation bet 1,300,000. King made the call and they went to an turn.
When checked to again, Fara continued for 3,850,000. After a long dwell, King flicked in four gold 1-million-value chips to call. The hit the river, pairing the board and completing the flopped flush draw. King went into the tank for around two minutes, before donk-leading for 9,500,000. Fara looked puzzled for a moment, before calmly putting in the call.
King whipped over for complete air, while Fara picked this one up with . The table was quietly stunned, while someone on the rail quipped, "Thomas Fara is my hero."
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Tomas Fara |
40,300,000
14,300,000
|
14,300,000 |
|
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Richard King |
27,000,000
-10,500,000
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-10,500,000 |