Sanchez Takes Massive Chip Lead
Level 10
: 800/1,600, 200 ante
Ignacio Sanchez raised to 3,500 from early position and was called by the player in the hijack and Cliff Josephy on the button.
The flop came 
and Sanchez continued with a bet of 5,000. The player in the hijack called but Josephy raised to 22,000. Sanchez was the only one willing to call.
The turn brought them the 
, Sanchez checked, and Josephy bet 36,000. Sanchez responded with a shove which sent Josephy into the tank. The ESPN camera crew noticed the hand and swarmed the table. After a while, Josephy folded.
Sanchez showed 
for the turned flush and raked in the pot which takes him to the top of the chip counts with quite a big lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
623,000
159,000
|
159,000 |
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|
329,000
-146,000
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-146,000 |
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