Lopez Stays Hot
Level 13
: Blinds 3,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
John Lopez is having a strong evening late into Day 1a as he continues to chip up, as he pushes towards the day's conclusion.
This hand began when he raised on the button and faced resistance from Grant Hinkle in the big blind. The two eventually got the chips in preflop with Hinkle at risk.
Grant Hinkle: Q♦Q♥
John Lopez: A♦K♥
It was a classic race between Lopez and Hinkle, with Lopez needing to improve to secure the knockout.
Lopez did not have to wait in suspense long as the flop came J♦K♣3♥ to pull Lopez ahead of Hinkle's pocket queens.
The 2♥ turn and the 7♦ river completed the board and signalled the end of Hinkle's run on Day 1a.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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640,000
239,000
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239,000 |
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Busted | |
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