Jamie Gold Extends World Series Of Poker (WSOP) Lead

Jamie Gold is extending his lead at the top of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) leader board with some aggressive play. Raising largely to cause opponents to fold in 2 of the last 5 hands. He is currently over 14,000,000 chips clear of second place Richard Lee.

In a shock to the players, Doug Kim has been eliminated in 7th place, taking away $2,391,520. His pocket 9s were no match for Paul Wasicka's pocket Queens. It just goes to show in poker, anything can happen.

Michael Binger remains at the bottom of the leaderboard but is now guaranteed an extra $400,000 if he is eliminated next. He hanging in with 2,800,000 chips but will have to do something soon to avoid being knocked out of the tournament as the blinds raise.

The updated chip counts, following the elimination of Kim are:

Jamie Gold - 38,000,000

Richard Lee - 19,300,000

Paul Wasicka - 14,200,000

Allen Cunningham - 12,900,000

Rhett Butler - 3,100,000

Michael Binger - 2,800,000