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Paul BIanchi opened to 55,000 from the button, and John Michalak defended his big blind.
Michalak checked the flop over to Bianchi, who continued for 75,000. Michalak called.
The turn paired the board, and Michalak check-called 165,000.
After the fell on the river, Bianchi fired 340,000 when checked to, and Michalak quickly called. Bianchi showed for a rivered two pair, but Michalak's turned trips for the win.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Paul Bianchi |
2,265,000
-635,000
|
-635,000 |
John Michalak |
1,975,000
675,000
|
675,000 |
Hamid Izadi raised to 60,000 from middle position, and Aaron Johnson called on the button.
Izadi bet 60,000 on the flop, and Johnson called.
The fell on the turn, and Izadi bet 160,000. Johnson folded.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Hamid Izadi |
2,450,000
150,000
|
150,000 |
|
||
Aaron Johnson |
460,000
-250,000
|
-250,000 |
Paul Bianchi opened to 55,000 from middle position, and Justin Coliny defended from the big blind.
The flop fell , and Coliny chose to lead for 100,000. Bianchi called.
After the turn put three to a flush on the board, Coliny continued for 200,000, and Bianchi thought for a minute before ultimately calling.
The river paired the board, and Coliny instantly shoved all in for his remaining 870,000. Bianchi quickly let it go.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Paul Bianchi |
1,800,000
-465,000
|
-465,000 |
Justin Coliny |
1,600,000
780,000
|
780,000 |
Hand #1:
Bradley Smith jammed for 495,000 from the cutoff, and everyone folded.
Hand #2:
Hamid Izadi raised to 60,000 from the button, and Paul Bianchi called in the big blind.
Action checked through the board, and Izadi's won the pot against Bianchi's .
Hand #3:
Izadi raised to 60,000 from the cutoff, and Aaron Johnson called in the big blind.
Johnson checked the flop to Izadi, who bet 100,000. Johnson quickly folded.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Hamid Izadi |
2,500,000
50,000
|
50,000 |
|
||
Paul Bianchi |
1,700,000
-100,000
|
-100,000 |
Brad Smith |
545,000
-15,000
|
-15,000 |
Aaron Johnson |
375,000
-85,000
|
-85,000 |
Paul Bianchi opened to 55,000 from the cutoff. Jason Darland called in the big blind, leaving only 12 big blinds behind.
The flop came , and Bianchi continued for 65,000 when checked to. Darland let it go, choosing to wait for a better spot.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Paul Bianchi |
1,850,000
150,000
|
150,000 |
Jason Darland |
305,000
-10,000
|
-10,000 |
John Michalak raised to 55,000 from the button, and Jason Darland called in the small blind.
Darland jammed for 305,000 on the flop, and Michalak went into tank.
"Well, you either flopped two pair, or you have a flush draw. What else are you gonna do that with?" Michalak pondered aloud after a minute. Michalak tanked for two more minutes, then folded.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
John Michalak |
1,900,000
-75,000
|
-75,000 |
Jason Darland |
465,000
160,000
|
160,000 |
Level: 24
Blinds: 15,000/30,000
Ante: 30,000
Hand #1:
Hamid Izadi raised to 70,000 from middle position, and everyone folded.
Hand #2:
Izadi raised to 70,000 from middle position, and Justin Coliny three-bet to 250,000 in the big blind. Izadi spent a minute in the tank before folding.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Hamid Izadi |
2,600,000
100,000
|
100,000 |
|
||
Justin Coliny |
1,700,000
100,000
|
100,000 |
Bradley Smith jammed for 300,000 from the button, and Hamid Izadi called in the big blind.
Bradley Smith:
Hamid Izadi:
Izadi spiked top pair on the flop, and Smith was left looking for a deuce after the turn. The river bricked off for Smith, and the lone Canadian at the final table hit the rail.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Hamid Izadi |
2,900,000
300,000
|
300,000 |
|
||
Brad Smith | Busted |