Johnson Jams Big Slick, Doubles through Chip Leader
Level 22
: 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Still second in chips, Justin Coliny opened to 60,000 from under the gun and was called by chip leader Hamid Izadi next to act. Action folded to 2018 HPT Player of the Year, Aaron Johnson, who three-bet jammed for 325,000 total.
Initial raiser Coliny gave it up, and Izadi called.
Aaron Johnson: 
Hamid Izadi: 
With Izadi's pair a slight favorite, the 
flop paired one of Johnson's overcards, leaving Izadi drawing thin. Izadi found no recovery on the 
turn and 
, securing Johnson the double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,800,000 | -320,000 |
|
1,400,000 | -100,000 |
|
760,000 | 385,000 |