Thomas Crosses 20 Million-Chip Mark

Jamie Robbins opened to 350,000 from early position, and Russell Thomas called in the cutoff seat. The dealer fanned , and Robbins led out for 525,000. Thomas called.
The turn was the , and Robbins led for 1.1 million. Thomas again called.
The completed the board, and Robbins fired a final bullet worth 1.6 million. Thomas called, and Robbins tabled
for king-high.
Thomas turned over for a pair of queens, and is the first player to cross the 20 million-chip mark.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
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21,600,000
3,700,000
|
3,700,000 |
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5,300,000
-4,100,000
|
-4,100,000 |