Gavin Smith was able to pick up pots and build his chip stack, taking the chip lead after winning a decent pot against Ryan “Gotskillz” Fisler.  Ryan raised from early position to 85k and Smith called.  The blinds folded and on the A84 flop Ryan led for 165k and Smith again called.

The action slowed with the K on the turn as both players checked.  Fisler also checked the T river and went into thought after Smith bet 285k.  “I think I have you,” Ryan said.  After more internal debate Ryan decisively announced a call and put in the chips only to see Gavin turn over his AT for two pair.  Fisler mucked his hand and Smith jumped out to the chip lead.

Here were the announced chip counts as players went on the first break of the day:

Gavin Smith - 4,320,000
Glen Witmer - 3,785,000
Ryan “Gotskillz” Fisler - 2,145,000
Kathy Liebert - 1,270,000
Marc “Myst” Karam - 1,105,000
James Trenholm - 1,020,000

• October 16, 2008 -- Witmer On A Rush
• October 16, 2008 -- Fun Table
• October 15, 2008 -- Fisler and Karam Make Final Table
• October 15, 2008 -- One Down