Hands #123-127: Chidwick Doubles Into the Lead
Hand #123: Stephen Chidwick raised to 170,000 on the button with 
and Keith Tilston picked up the 
in the big blind. He just called and saw a flop of 
hit the felt. Both players checked to the 
on the turn and Tilston checked again. Chidwick checked as well and the 
completed the board. Both players checked the river and Tilston took down the pot with the only pair.
Hand #124: Tilston opened to 170,000 with 
and Chidwick defended his big blind with 
. The flop came 
and Chidwick check-folded to a bet of 100,000 from Tilston.
Hand #125: Chidwick raised to 170,000 with 
on the button and Tilston called with 
. The flop came 
and Tilston checked to Chidwick who bet 125,000. Tilston check-raised to 300,000 with a straight draw. Chidwick laid his hand down sending another pot to Tilston.
Hand #126: Tilston opened to 175,000 on the button with 
and Chidwick pushed all in with 
for around 20 big blinds. Tilston was forced to give his hand up.
Hand #127: Chidwick just limped in with 
and Tilston announced all in holding 
. Chidwick snapped him off holding the superior pocket pair and was in great shape to double up.
The flop came 
and Chidwick flopped a full house, leaving Tilston drawing slim. The on the turn and the 
on the river secured the full double up for Chidwick.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,370,000
1,185,000
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1,185,000 |
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2,130,000
-1,185,000
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-1,185,000 |
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