Belluscio Assumes the Chip Lead In a Massive Pot
Level 18
: 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante
Catching the action on a flop of 
Julio Belluscio checked over to Renan Toniolo who put out a bet of 38,000. Belluscio then decided to check-raise, making it 80,000 to go. Toniolo thought it over then called.
The turn was the 
and Belluscio fired again, betting 73,000. Toniolo called once more.
The 
on the river completed a flush draw. Belluscio slowed down and checked. Toniolo thought for a long time and then checked behind. Belluscio showed 
for two pair and Toniolo mucked his hand. That allowed Belluscio to collect the almost 400,000 chip pot and move into the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
680,000
169,000
|
169,000 |
|
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|
188,000
-269,000
|
-269,000 |