Fara Ahead Of The Field

Tomas Fara raised under the gun, five-handed, to 1,200,000, picking up Richard King in the big blind as two of the chipleaders went head-to-head. King checked the flop over to Fara, who continuation bet 1,300,000. King made the call and they went to an turn.

When checked to again, Fara continued for 3,850,000. After a long dwell, King flicked in four gold 1-million-value chips to call. The hit the river, pairing the board and completing the flopped flush draw. King went into the tank for around two minutes, before donk-leading for 9,500,000. Fara looked puzzled for a moment, before calmly putting in the call.

King whipped over for complete air, while Fara picked this one up with . The table was quietly stunned, while someone on the rail quipped, "Thomas Fara is my hero."