A big pot just went down that changed the course of this tournament.

It happened when action folded to Gregory Stoker (pictured left) in the small blind and he limped. The ultra-aggressive Darren Peasley (right), who has held the chip lead most of Day 1B, exercised his option with a raised to 12,000.

Stoker responded by limp-raising to 40,000 and Peasley simply said, “All in.”

Stoker, who had 130,000 back, shot back in his chair. He seemed to think Peasley was up to no good, but didn’t seem sure he wanted to get it in. However, he ultimately spiked in a call to create the biggest pot of the tournament so far.

Stoker:
Peasley:

Stoker was ahead, but Peasley was drawing to two live cards. The flop was of no consequence, but the turn was as Stoker paired his ace.

However, Peasley could still win with a lady on the river, though it wasn’t in the cards as the peeled off instead to improve Stoker to trip aces.

“Nice call,” Peasley offered.

Gregory Stoker - 340,000 (170 bb)
Darren Peasley - 75,000 (38 bb)