Laz and the Legend
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As the overwhelming chip leader entering Day 2, Laz Hernandez knew he'd be in position to punish his opponents, but as the tournament progresses and the cream of the crop rises, his table is quickly becoming a tough draw.
With the legend himself Mike Sexton sitting directly to his right, along with experienced pros Nick Guagenti and James "Big Show" Caldarero, Hernandez could be forgiven for becoming passive and sitting on his massive stack.
Instead, Hernandez has shown no fear, scooping up multiple pots in the last few minutes to build on his chip-leading stack.
One hand saw Hernandez take the 
up against a lone opponent, before forcing them to fold when the flop came 
. Despite being surrounded by card sharps to his left and right, Hernandez refuses to retreat and continues to climb, showing that his Day 1a run may not have been merely a lucky run after all.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
317,500
-7,500
|
-7,500 |