Friday, November 22, 2013 9:17 PM Local Time
Two Huge Draws Clash: Nelson Takes The Lead
We just saw one of the biggest pots of the tournament play out with all three players involved on the flop.
John Nelson raises to 80,000 from the button and Charles Sylvestre calls from the small blind. Dinara Khaziyeva three-bets from the big blind to 250,000 and both gentleman followed with the call.
There is over 750,000 in the pot when the flop brings out . Sylvestre and Khaziyeva check to Nelson who bets 250,000.
"All in," Sylvestre announces quickly and Khaziyeva folds her cards. Nelson looks back down at his cards and makes the call.
Sylvestre turns over for an open ended straight flush draw and Nelson shows for a higher flush draw.
The board runs out , and Nelson doubles through Sylvestre to retake the chip lead.
John Nelson - 3,685,000 (92BB)
Charles Sylvestre - 2,260,000 (56BB)
Dinara Khaziyeva - 1,475,000 (36BB)