button in SafariMichaud Busts Nicholls and Takes the Lead
Level 7
: Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Vaughn Michaud opened from the hijack and Kai Nicholls called from the cutoff. Michael Wasserman three-bet to 12,000 and Michaud called. Nicholls moved all in for 44,200 and Wasserman folded. Michaud, who already had a healthy stack after returning from the break, snap called.
Kai Nicholls: A♦K♠
Vaughn Michaud: 7♣7♦
It was a classic flip, with Nicholls just behind in the race. He was hoping to pick up but the 9♠5♦J♥ didn't bring much to work with. The 4♦ turn and 8♠ river saw to his elimination and Michaud scooped the pot, putting him as the chip leader in the second level of the Main Event Day 2abc.