Big Stax 300 (Day 1B): Sandler's U-turn Gives Him Chip Lead

Level 13 (Blinds 1,200/2,400/300 ante)
1B Entries: 410 (868 total)
100 players remaining, 123k avg (51 bb)

Mike Sandler

"I was out the door, halfway home around exit 9," says Mike Sandler (New York, NY) after nearly being knocked out.  But a two-outer on the river makes sure he never sees the New Jersey Turnpike.

After hitting a set of Jacks against his opponent's trip 7s for 80k, he picks up another 90k when he's on the right side of a AA vs KK cooler.

Sandler's Aces hold to give him the chip lead at 440k.