Pavel Shirshikov Extends Chip Lead
Level 20
: 6,000/12,000, 2,000 ante
Chris Moneymaker raised to 27,000 from the button and Pavel Shirshikov three-bet to 77,000 from the big blind. Moneymaker called.
The flop came 
and Moneymaker called a bet in position of 55,000 from his opponent.
The turn was the 
and Shirshikov bet 85,000. Moneymaker then raised to 175,000 and Shirshikov called.
Both players checked the 
river and Shirshikov took down the pot with 
much to the chagrin of his opponent who shook his head staring into the distance.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,597,000
351,000
|
351,000 |
|
564,000
-309,000
|
-309,000 |
|
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