David Gelley Holds in Monster Chip Lead Pot

Following a raise under the gun to 1,500, and a call from the player next to act, Alberto Sayde calls in the hijack, as does David Gelley (pictured) in the big blind.

The flop lands and Gelley and the preflop raiser both check. The player next to act bets 3,100 and Sayde calls. Gelley responds with a check-raise to 10,600 and the preflop raiser folds.

The flop aggressor moves all in for 51,600 and Sayde mucks. Gelley calls, and the cards are revealed.

Gelley:
Opponent:

A monster pot was brewing, and Gelley was in the lead with top pair, and when the turn fell the , he would now need to fade a heart, ace, ten, or five.

The river lands the , and Gelley holds and eliminates his opponent while soaring into the outright chip lead.

David Gelley – 114,200
Alberto Sayde – 58,000