Thompson Takes Two Huge Hands
Jeff Thompson raised it up, and Danny Warchol quickly three bet it. Thompson called, and the flop came 
. Thompson checked, and Warchol bet out. Thompson raised, and Warchol called to see the 
hit the turn. This time, Thompson bet, and Warchol raised it up. Thompson called, and the 
hit the river. Thompson bet, and Warchol called, turning over 
for top pair. Thompson showed 
for a better queen, and he took down the big pot.
On the next hand, Warchol raised it up, and Maria Ho made it three bets on the button. Thompson then made it four bets in the big blind, and both players called. The flop came 
, and Thompson fired out. Both players called, and the 
hit the turn. Thompson bet out, and this time, Warchol was the only caller. The hit the river, and Thompson fired one more barrel. Warchol folded, and Thompson won the huge pot without a showdown.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
620,000
240,000
|
240,000 |
|
450,000
-205,000
|
-205,000 |
|
200,000
-40,000
|
-40,000 |