Fraser's Lead Dented by Deutsch
Level 22
: 15,000/30,000, 0 ante
Mark Fraser had recently crossed the million chip mark and taken the lead from Stephen Deutsch, but a three-way pot also involving David "Bakes" Baker cut into his lead.
Three bets each went in before the drawing rounds, then with Baker first to act he drew one, while Fraser drew two and Deutsch drew one.
Action checked to Deutsch, who bet, and was called by both of his opponents.
Baker and Fraser each drew one while Deutsch patted his hand.
The betting action repeated, as Deutsch's opponents each check-called a wager and the trio went to the final draw.
Again, Baker and Fraser drew one while Deutsch patted.
The final betting round checked through with Deutsch showing 
, which held up as the winner, boosting him back up the chip counts.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,080,000
343,000
|
343,000 |
|
870,000
20,000
|
20,000 |
|
650,000
-150,000
|
-150,000 |
|
||
|
625,000
-75,000
|
-75,000 |
|
375,000
-75,000
|
-75,000 |
|
325,000
-25,000
|
-25,000 |