Jaka Up Early
Level 17
: 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
In a blind versus blind confrontation on a 
flop, the player from the small led out for 12,000 and Faraz Jaka called from the big.
The turn brought the 
and the small blind slowed down and checked, prompting a 32,000 bet from Jaka. His opponent thought a while, but eventually let his hand go and Jaka scooped the pot.
Jaka, who has live-tournament earnings of nearly $7 million according to thehendonmob.com, is off to a good start today with about 360,000 in chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
362,000
54,500
|
54,500 |
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