Lester Edoc was down to about 10,000 in chips early but he's back up to about 45,000 after doubling twice in a row.

On the first hand, Lester shoved with and got a caller who tabled . He was in big trouble but by was still alive by the end of the hand as he made a straight.

The next hand, it was his up against and he stayed ahead when the board ran out with no help for either of them.

"Chip leader!" he shouted as the chips were pushed his way.