The hand started innocently with a small raise from Bill Kontaratos, sitting in the hi-jack. Michael Nolan made the call from the big blind, working with a deep average stack.

Michael check called the flop, and checked the turn. Bill made a sizable bet, and Michael announced all-in, which was met by an instant call. Michael, just as instantly, showed the nuts!

Michael:
Bill:

The river was as brutal as its reputation: !

Bill picked up the monstrous 8M pot and increased his lead by a mile. The next elimination will spell the formation of the final table.

11th: Michael Nolan – $7,360