Runaway Chip Leader Jesse Johnston

On a flop of , action checks to chip leader Jesse Johnston on the button, and he bets out 7,000.

The big blind check-raises to 21,000, and after two players fold, Johnston calls.

The turn lands the and the big blind checks again as Johnston bets 20,000. His opponent calls, and then checks the on the river.

Johnston pushes out a stack of red 5,000-denomination chips amounting to 95,000 to effectively put his opponent all in for his last 55,000.

The big blind folds, and Johnston collects another pot after just eliminating a player a few hands earlier.

Jesse Johnston – 715,000