Event 16 (Flight 1E): Traino Flushes His Way To An Early Chip Lead

Event 16 ($150 No Limit Hold'em Re-Entry)
$100,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool
Level 7 (Blinds 250/500/50)
Total Flight 1E Entries: 78
Flight 1E Players Remaining: 67

Frank Traino (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

Walking past Table 11, Frank Traino (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) and Joe Niblett would be heads-up, on the turn with a board reading K♣ 10♠ 8♣ 5♥.  With over 15,000 already in the pot, Traino would check to Niblett, who tossed forward his remaining 15,200.  Traino thought for a few moments before calling the pot sized bet, putting Niblett at risk.

Niblett turned over 10♣ 10♦, but his set was at risk against the A♣ 5♣ of Traino, who needed a club to steal the hand away.  The river would bring the 7♣, and Traino's flush would give him the pot, and an early chip lead (with over 70,000).  Niblett quickly headed over to the tournament cashier, and is already back in the field.