Friday, July 5, 2019 1:29 AM Local Time
Helppi Takes Another One
Mike Lancaster raised and called a three-bet from Juha Helppi.
The flop brought and Helppi bet, called by Lancaster. On the , the same action happened.
The river fell a and Lancaster called one last bet. Helppi showed for two pair while Lancaster mucked, revealing a .
| Mike Lancaster | 3,920,000 | -960,000  |
| Juha Helppi | 3,160,000 | 960,000  |
Friday, July 5, 2019 1:19 AM Local Time
Lancaster Takes His Chips Back
Mike Lancaster raised from the button and Juha Helppi called.
The flop came , Helppi check-raised when Lancaster bet and Lancaster called.
The turn was the , Helppi bet and Lancaster called.
The river completed the board with the to pair the board up. Helppi bet and Lancaster called.
"You win," Helppi said. Lancaster tabled to claim the pot. "Good call," Helppi added before throwing his cards into the muck.
| Mike Lancaster | 4,880,000 | 700,000 |
| Juha Helppi | 2,200,000 | -700,000 |
Friday, July 5, 2019 1:16 AM Local Time
Helppi's Ace-Ten is Good
Juha Helppi raised from the button and Mike Lancaster three-bet for Helppi to make the call.
The flop came , Lancaster bet and Helppi called.
The turn was the , Lancaster check-called the bet of Helppi.
The completed the board, Lancaster checked for the last time and Helppi bet which Lancaster quickly called. Helppi tabled and that was enough for Lancaster to push his cards to the dealer for the fold.
| Mike Lancaster | 4,180,000 | -730,000 |
| Juha Helppi | 2,900,000 | 730,000 |
Friday, July 5, 2019 1:13 AM Local Time
Chips Exchange Between Lancaster and Helppi
On a first hand, Juha Helppi raised and Mike Lancaster made the call.
The flop was and brought no betting action. The turn fell a a,d Lancaster check-called.
A completed the board and Lancaster checked and tanked a few minutes after Helppi bet. Lancaster ended up calling but mucked as Helppi tabled for two pair.
The hand after, Helppi called Lancaster raised the flop fanned . Helppi check-called Lancaster's continuation.
The turn was the and was checked. On the river, Helppi check-called a bet from Lancaster and mucked when the latter revealed for a straight.
| Mike Lancaster | 4,910,000 | -55,000 |
| Juha Helppi | 2,170,000 | 55,000 |
Friday, July 5, 2019 1:04 AM Local Time
Lancaster Takes First Pot After the Break
Mike Lancaster raised from the button and Juha Helppi called.
The flop came , Helppi check-called the bet of Lancaster.
Helppi check-called again when the was dealt on the turn to see the complete the board. Helppi checked for the last time and Lancaster bet. Helppi called but mucked when Lancaster tabled .
| Mike Lancaster | 4,965,000 | 560,000 |
| Juha Helppi | 2,115,000 | -560,000 |
Friday, July 5, 2019 12:58 AM Local Time
Level 24 started
Level: 24
Blinds: 80,000/160,000
Ante: 0
Friday, July 5, 2019 12:52 AM Local Time
Break Time
The players are now on a 10-minute break.
Friday, July 5, 2019 12:52 AM Local Time
Helppi Comes Back
Juha Helppi raised Mike Lancaster called.
The flop came and both checked. On the turn, Helppi raised a bet from Lancaster and the latter tanked before reraising it. Helppi called.
The completed the board and Lancaster bet. Helppi raised and Lancaster took a minute before folding.
| Mike Lancaster | 4,405,000 | -870,000 |
| Juha Helppi | 2,675,000 | 870,000 |
Friday, July 5, 2019 12:48 AM Local Time
Helppi Getting Shorter
Juha Helppi raised from the button and Mike Lancaster three-bet which Helppi called.
The flop came , Lancaster bet and Helppi called.
The turn was the , Lancaster check-called the bet of Helppi.
The river completed the board with the and they both checked again for Lancaster to claim the pot with .
| Mike Lancaster | 5,275,000 | 405,000 |
| Juha Helppi | 1,805,000 | -405,000 |
Friday, July 5, 2019 12:45 AM Local Time
Lancaster Increases Lead
Juha Helppi raised from the button and Mike Lancaster called.
They both checked through the flop, the on the turn, and the on the river.
Lancaster tabled for another pair of deuces.
"Can't beat you when you have a deuce," Helppi commented and Lancaster just smiled.
| Mike Lancaster | 4,870,000 | 160,000 |
| Juha Helppi | 2,210,000 | -160,000 |
Friday, July 5, 2019 12:41 AM Local Time
Small One for Lancaster
Juha Helppi called a raised from Mike Lancaster and the flop brought . Helppi check-called Lancaster's bet.
On the turn, Helppi check-folded after another bet from Lancaster
| Mike Lancaster | 4,710,000 | 150,000 |
| Juha Helppi | 2,370,000 | -150,000 |
Friday, July 5, 2019 12:36 AM Local Time
Lancaster's Pair of Tens is Good
Mike Lancaster raised from the button and Juha Helppi three-bet for Lancaster to call.
The flop came , Helppi bet and Lancaster called.
the turn was the , Helppi bet again and Lancaster called.
They then both checked through the on the river.
"Queen-high," Helppi said so Lancaster quickly turned around for the flopped pair of tens to claim the pot.
| Mike Lancaster | 4,560,000 | 560,000 |
| Juha Helppi | 2,520,000 | -560,000 |
Friday, July 5, 2019 12:31 AM Local Time
Queens for Helppi
Juha Helppi raised on the button and Mike Lancaster called.
The flop appeared and Lancaster check-raised a raise from Helppi, who called. The appeared on the turn and Helppi called a bet from Lancaster.
The same action happened on the river and Helppi tabled to earn the pot.
| Mike Lancaster | 4,000,000 | -520,000 |
| Juha Helppi | 3,080,000 | 520,000 |
Friday, July 5, 2019 12:23 AM Local Time
Some Chips for Helppi
Mike Lancaster raised from the button and Juha Helppi three-bet for Lancaster to make the call.
The flop came , Helppi bet and Lancaster called.
The turn was the and Lancaster called Helppi's bet again.
The completed the board on the river and Helppi fired another bet in. Lancaster called but mucked when Helppi tabled for the pair of aces.
| Mike Lancaster | 4,520,000 | -480,000 |
| Juha Helppi | 2,560,000 | 480,000 |
Friday, July 5, 2019 12:20 AM Local Time
Helppi Folds His Hand
Mike Lancaster raised from the button and Juha Helppi called.
The flop came , Helppi check-called the continuation-bet of Lancaster.
They both checked through the on the turn to the on the river. Helppi checked for the last time and Lancaster bet. Helppi went through the options in his hand while glancing at the board and Lancaster before opting to fold.
| Mike Lancaster | 5,000,000 | 220,000 |
| Juha Helppi | 2,080,000 | -220,000 |
Friday, July 5, 2019 12:13 AM Local Time
Helppi Takes Back from Lancaster
Juha Helppi raised and called a three-bet from Mike Lancaster.
The flop went and Helppi called Lancaster's continuation bet. On the turn, Lancaster fired another bet and faced a raised from Helppi. Lancaster tanked for a minute and let it go.
| Mike Lancaster | 4,780,000 | -340,000 |
| Juha Helppi | 2,300,000 | 340,000 |
Friday, July 5, 2019 12:08 AM Local Time
Lancaster Rivers a Straight
Mike Lancaster raised from the button and Juha Helppi called.
The flop came , Helppi check-called the bet of Lancaster.
The turn was the , Helppi check-called the bet of Lancaster again.
The river completed the board with the , Helppi checked for the last time and Lancaster bet. Helppi called but mucked when Lancaster tabled for the rivered straight.
| Mike Lancaster | 5,120,000 | 390,000 |
| Juha Helppi | 1,960,000 | -390,000 |
Friday, July 5, 2019 12:03 AM Local Time
Deuces Are Good for Lancaster
Juha Helppi raised and Mike Lancaster made the call. On the flop , Lancaster check-called Helppi's bet.
The same action happened on the turn and the fell on the river. Both players checked and Lancaster showed while Helppi mucked. "Deuces are good" said Lancaster.
| Mike Lancaster | 4,730,000 | 175,000 |
| Juha Helppi | 2,350,000 | -175,000 |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 11:57 PM Local Time
One for Helppi
Juha Helppi raised from the button and Mike Lancaster called.
The flop came , Lancaster check-raised the bet of Helppi who called.
The turn was the , Lancaster bet and Helppi called.
The river was the and Lancaster bet for the last time. Helppi called to see Lancaster turn around for the missed straight so Helppi could pick up the pot with for ace-high.
| Mike Lancaster | 4,555,000 | 115,000 |
| Juha Helppi | 2,525,000 | -115,000 |
Thursday, July 4, 2019 11:51 PM Local Time
Small Pot for Helppi
On a raised pot, the flop showed when Juha Helppi check-called a bet from Mike Lancaster.
The appeared on the turn and both players checked. So did they on the river. Helppi showed for a pair of aces and it was enough to grab the pot.
| Mike Lancaster | 4,440,000 | -240,000 |
| Juha Helppi | 2,640,000 | 240,000 |