Winter Wins a Big One Early
Level 26
: 4,000/8,000, 0 ante
Blinds: 3,000/6,000
The matchup between Christoph Vogelsang and Sean Winter got started shortly after 6 p.m. and the two got involved in a big pot in the first level. Vogelsang raised to 15,000 on the button and Winter called.
The flop came 
and both players checked to the 
on the turn. Winter made a large bet of 45,000 and Vogelsang called to see the 
on the river.
Winter sized up another huge bet, making it 275,000 this time. Vogelsang took his time before making the call and Winter showed 
for two pair to take an early lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,535,000
335,000
|
335,000 |
|
865,000
-335,000
|
-335,000 |