With 15-minute blind levels we really don't get a ton of play before the blinds start to climb. We're now at $10k/$20k and it looks like Chris Ferguson has taken a small lead.

Moments after entering a new blind level Andy Bloch took down a moderately sized pot and with it a small chip lead. Both players checked a flop of Q-T-2 and Bloch bet the six on the turn. Ferguson made the call and they both checked the four on the river. Bloch shows a ten which is good against Fergie's ace-high.

The blinds are up and the action should loosen up a bit now!

Another slow start to the second match has seen Andy Bloch build a slight lead over Chris Ferguson by virtue of a few small pots.

The cards are in the air for the second match in the best-of-three heads-up format!

Andy Bloch has taken the first match in the best-of-three format. Bloch limped in from the button and Chris Ferguson made it $70,000 to see the flop. Bloch called and the flop fell A 9 9.

Jesus led out for $150k and Bloch took a moment before pushing all-in. Chris made the call felting A K, but was behind against Andy's 10 9. The J turn and 6 river were not the ace Ferguson needed and Bloch is one win away from the title.

The players are taking a quick 10-minute break before coming back with the second leg.

 

Andy Bloch just took a small lead after Chris Ferguson opened to $75,000 and Bloch moved all-in, forcing Fergie out of the hand. Things are still tight but Bloch is ahead by a nose.

We've reached the fourth 15-minute level in this match and blinds are now $15k/$30k.

Andy Bloch lost a little ground in the early going, but just doubled up through Chris Ferguson in a huge hand.

Bloch limped in from the button, then called when Ferguson made it $70k to see a flop. The flop came A J 8 and after a Ferguson check, Bloch made it $100k to go. Ferguson just called, but put Bloch all-in on the 9 turn and Andy gladly called.

Turned out Ferguson had a set of eights to Bloch's Q 2 for the turned flush and would need to pair the board or quad it up on the river. The Q did not do it for him and Bloch doubles up to get back to even.

The blinds are up to $10,000/$20,000 but the action is still being played fairly close to the vest. From our vantage point right now it looks as though Chris Ferguson has built a slight lead and will be looking to put the pressure on Andy Bloch.