Assante Extends Lead Early
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Level 22
: 5,000/10,000, 1,000 ante
Michael Assante opened to 20,000 from under the gun and it folded around to Matthew Weber. He three-bet to 53,000 from the button and Assante was his only caller.
The two saw a flop of 
and Assante checked. Weber continued out for 51,000 and Assante stuck around. The turn was the 
and Assante check-called once again, this time for 84,000. The 
completed the board and Assante checked a third time. Weber moved 227,000 into the middle and Weber instantly announced a call.
"You win," said Weber.
Assante showed 
for top two and dragged in a massive pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,580,000
431,000
|
431,000 |
|
|
490,000
-429,000
|
-429,000 |
|
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