Big Stacks Collide as Benitez Takes the Lead
Niveau 20
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Francisco Benitez opened to 27,000 in the hijack and Artur Martirosian three-bet to 81,000 on the button. Action folded back to Benitez who called.
The dealer spread the 
flop and Benitez check-called for 40,000. On the 
turn, Benitez check-called for 115,000. The 
completed the board, Benitez checked, and Martirosian used a time extension before checking back.
Benitez flipped over 
for a flopped set to claim the pot and take a fairly large lead in the tournament.
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
910,000 | 310,000 |
|
400,000 | -230,000 |
to confirm his double, while Seidel was left with under five big blinds.
completed board, Artur Martirosian was in early position and moved all in for 155,000.
flop was checked to the 
