Velador Scoops Pot Worth 8.5 Million, Seizes Chip Lead
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Kyle Keranen opened to 225,000 from the cutoff only to find a three-bet to 650,000 from Luis Velador in the small blind. Action folded back to Keranen and he pushed out a call.
The flop came down 
and Velador continued out for 650,000. Keranen called to see a turn. The dealer tapped the table and produced the 
. Velador pushed 1.1 million into the middle of the table and Keranen went into the tank. After about two minutes of pondering, Keranan announced a call.
The 
finished the board and Velador slowed down with a check. Keranan thought for a moment before moving 1.8 million into the middle. Velador instantly called and tabled 
. Keranen mucked his hand and Velador picked up the pot.
Velador now has 14.94 million for the overall chip lead. Keranen, on the other hand, has dropped to 7.86 million.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
14,940,000
4,430,000
|
4,430,000 |
|
||
|
7,860,000
-4,190,000
|
-4,190,000 |