Meglich Backs Into a Straight; Regains the Chip Lead
Level 29
: 50,000/100,000, 10,000 ante
Robert Meglich opened to 250,000 from the small blind and Tan Hoang defended his big blind. The flop came 
and both players checked.
The turn was 
. Meglich bet 300,000 and Hoang called.
The river fell 
and Meglich made another bet for 600,000. Hoang thought for a few moments and then made the call.
Meglich tabled 
for an eight-high straight and took down the pot as Hoang sent his cards to the muck.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
5,300,000
1,300,000
|
1,300,000 |
|
4,100,000
-1,200,000
|
-1,200,000 |