Kirk Doubles Again; Takes Chip Lead
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The action folded to Brad Albrinck, who completed from the small blind. Tripp Kirk raised to 330,000 from the big blind, and Albrinck called.
The dealer fanned 
, and Albrinck checked. Kirk continued for 245,000, Albrinck silently raised to 850,000, and Kirk went into the tank. After nearly a minute, Kirk moved all in for 4.25 million, and Albrinck quickly said, "Call."
Albrinck: 
Kirk: 
There was over 9 million in the middle when the dealer rapped the table and turned the 
. It was no help to Albrinck.
Kirk would double and become the chip leader if he could dodge a jack, ace, seven, or queen on the river.
The river was the 
, successfully doubling Kirk to 9.16 million chips. Albrinck slipped to around 4.05 million.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
9,160,000
4,655,000
|
4,655,000 |
|
4,050,000
-3,930,000
|
-3,930,000 |