Event 17 (Day 3): Roman Takes 120,000 From Lakatosh

Level 22 (Blinds 5,000/10,000/1,000)
Total Entries: 178
Players Remaining: 8
Chip Average: 667,500

John Lakatosh

John Lakatosh could do no wrong last night as he opened up a commanding lead heading into the final two tables.

Today has been a different story. He opened the day with just under 900,000 chips, but now has just over 200,000.

The latest loss came courtesy of Ulises Roman. Lakatosh put out a pre-flop raise to 23,000, which Roman re-raised to 58,000. Lakatosh called, and they saw a flop of Q♣ 9♣ 5♣.

Lakatosh checked and Roman bet 64,000. Lakatosh flat-called. The turn brought the 5♦. Lakatosh once again checked before Roman bet 100,000, leading Lakatosh to fold.

Lakatosh and Tim Bishop are currently battling for the honor of short stack with 8 players remaining. Both players have about 20 big blinds left.