Chip leader at World Series of Poker main event says lead means little as third session awaits

Chip leader at poker world series preps for Day 3

LAS VEGAS — The chip leader at the World Series of Poker main event says his lead means little as players take a break from the felt.

Amir Lehavot told The Associated Press on Thursday that he’s looking to do more than just cash in the $10,000 buy-in no-limit Texas Hold ‘em tournament that returns to action on Friday.

The 34-year-old online poker player from Weston, Fla., says he was lucky to survive the tournament in his first session but consistently chipped up on Wednesday to amass some 620,000.

Chips have no monetary value in the event. One player who wins all the chips by outlasting 6,493 others will win a top prize of $8.55 million.