Grant Pazarka has taken a commanding lead on the tournament as it moves towards a conclusion. With 5 players left at the table he has moved to over 8M in tournament chips – over 50% of the chips in play.
His most recent “haul” of chips was in a hand against Jessie Wheatley. Grant raised to 190K from the cutoff and Jessie called from the bb. The flop was dealt:
Jessie acted first and decided to check. Grant then bet 270K and Jessie check-raised to 600K. Grant made the call.
The turn was the 
, and this time Jessie led out with a bet of 775K – which Grant called.
The river was a 
and Jessie check-called Grant’s bet to 700K – only to muck with disgust upon seeing Grant’s flopped set of 4s – Grant was playing 
.
The hand left Jessie dangerously short while catapulting Grant even further into the lead.
Grant Pazarka
