Hand #137: Albert Knafo Takes the Chip Lead

Photo:  No, Albert Knafo didn’t stand up and pump his fist when he took the chip lead; this photo is from an earlier hand. But this photo fits his apparent mood.

Steven Sarmiento raises to 800,000, and Albert Knafo calls.

Both players check to the river on a board of , Knafo bets 1,400,000, and Sarmiento calls. Knafo shows to win the pot with a full house, sevens full of fives, and Sarmiento mucks.

With this pot, Knafo takes the chip lead.

Albert Knafo  –  23,775,000  (79 bb)
Steven Sarmiento  –  21,625,000  (72 bb)