Event 8 (Flight 1E): Move On Over, Miguel Martinez Grabs The Lead

"Battles At The Beach"

Event 8 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $200,000 GTD)

Level 14 (Blinds 1,200/2,400/300)

Total Flight 1E Entries: 241

Miguel Martinez grabs a commanding Flight 1E chip lead with just one level remaining.

The dramatics continue in the Flight 1E field, as Miguel Martinez picks up a big pot that puts him atop the leaderboard.  Both Stephen Smith and an unknown player were all-in (on a flop of J♥ 9♠ 5♣) and covered by Martinez, for a pot worth over 150,000.  When the cards were tabled, Miguel would be in great shape, holding 5♥ 5♠ (bottom set) against A♥ A♦ (Player X) and A♠ J♣ (Smith).  The turn would bring the 2, and river the 3, sealing the win for Martinez.  With over 340,000, Miguel has to be the favorite to bag the flight chip lead.