Yamada Roars Back
Level 27
: Blinds 75,000/125,000, 125,000 ante
After doubling up the previous hand by hitting a gutshot straight on the river, Yamada and Steve Hoang got it all in once again for a big pot.
Derrick Yamada: A♣K♥
Steve Hoang: Q♠4♦
The runout of 2♣5♠10♣6♥6♦ gave Yamada the win with his ace-high to get a huge double-up, rocketing him into the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
6,500,000
5,330,000
|
5,330,000 |
|
2,290,000
5,510,000
|
5,510,000 |