Hands #130-134: Eyster Takes the Chip Lead
Hand #130: Kevin Eyster receivied a walk.
Hand #131: Eyster raised to 165,000 on the button, Pierre Neuville defended his big blind, and the dealer fanned . Both players checked. The turn was the , Neuville led out for 215,000, and Eyster called.
The completed the board, the two players checked, and Neuville showed for effectively ten-high. Eyster had the best hand with for ace-high, and pulled in the pot.
Hand #132: Neuville took the pot with a raise on the button.
Hand #133: Neuville received a walk.
Hand #134: Neuville raised to 205,000 on the button, Eyster called, and the dealer fanned . Eyster checked, Neuville continued for 275,000, and Eyster called. The turn was the , both players checked, and the completed the board.
Eyster lead out for 360,000, and Neuville tank-called. Eyster showed for an eight-high straight, and Neuville held onto his cards for a good 20 seconds before mucking.