| Level 26: | 40,000/80,000 (80,000) |
| Entries: | 6/343 |
| Prizes: | £152,635 |
Chip leader James Fowler opened to 210,000 UTG. Michael Casson was the only caller, as he defended his Big Blind.
Casson check-called a 300,000 continuation bet from Fowler on the Q♣6♠8♣ flop. Another check from Casson on the 7♦ turn, before Fowler sized up to 675,000. Casson spent perhaps one minute in the tank before making the call. Casson completed the check trifecta on the Q♦ river, and Fowler decided to also give up.
Casson turned over 9♥7♥, and Fowler couldn’t bet it. Casson raked in the 2,500,000 and overtook the chip lead; thanks to the stream, we know that Fowler was betting with A♦J♥.
Michael Casson: 4,200,000
James Fowler: 4,100,000
