Hands #52-56: Straight for Nitsche
Hand #52: Andreas Eiler raised to 5.0 million on the button with 
and Dominik Nitsche called from the big blind with 
. The flop came 
and Nitsche check-called a bet of 4.5 million from Eiler.
The turn was the 
and Nitsche checked again. Eiler fired 13.2 million with two pair and Nitsche just called with a straight. Nitsche checked for the third time and Eiler checked behind. The pot was sent to Nitsche who continued to extend his lead.
Hand #53: Nitsche limped in from the small blind with 
and Mikita Badziakouski raised to 6.5 million in the big blind with 
. Nitsche quickly folded and Badziakouski took down the pot.
Hand #54: Nitsche opened to 4.5 million on the button with 
and Eiler defended his big blind with . The flop fell 
and Eiler checked to Nitsche who continued for 4.0 million. Eiler made the call and the landed on the turn. Both players checked to the 
on the river and then checked again. Eiler won the pot with two pair, aces and tens.
Hand #55: Badziakouski raised to 4.5 million on the button with 
and picked up the blinds and antes.
Hand #56: Nitsche raised to 5.5 million from the small blind with 
and Badziakouski called in the big blind with 
. The flop came 
and both players checked to the 
on the turn. Nitsche made a delayed c-bet of 6.0 million and Badziakouski folded.
The players are now taking a quick break and will return for one more level before the dinner break.