Michalak Hits Two Million
Level 25
: 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
John Michalak opened to 85,000 from under the gun, and only Hamid Izadi called on the button.
The two saw a flop of 
, and Michalak continued for 150,000, and Izadi called.
On the 
turn, Michalak fired 350,000, and Izadi gave it up, propelling Michalak up to over two million in chips for the first time at this final table.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,200,000 | 200,000 |
|
1,900,000 | 200,000 |
turn, and Izadi called.
river, and Bianchi turned over 
for the win. The players' stacks are now evenly matched.
flop and Izadi called.
hit the turn, and Coliny bet 200,000. Izadi called again.
put a five-card straight on the board, and Coliny bet 300,000. Izadi raised to 700,000, and Coliny quickly jammed for 1.5 million. Izadi folded. 
flop was checked by Bianchi, and Izadi bet 70,000. Bianchi made the call.
flop.
was not sweaty at all, and Johnson needed a nine to avoid elimination. The 
. With backdoor straight options seeming to be his only hope, Darland found no help on the 
river, and his runner-runner trips were out kicked for 7th place.
turn. The 
river bricked off for Smith, and the lone Canadian at the final table hit the rail.
