Laugt Put in a Spot with Top Two
Level 29
: Blinds 50,000/125,000, 125,000 ante
Quentin Laugt A♥J♦ raised to 250,000 from under the gun and Belghiti Smail defended his big blind with 10♠7♠.
Smail flopped a gutshot while Laugt had top pair as the two saw the J♣9♠5♥ flop. Smail check-called a bet of 250,000 to bring in the 6♠ turn. The Moroccan picked up a flush draw and a double-gutter and he led out for 325,000. Laugt called.
The A♠ river gave Bilghiti the flush, while also improving Laught to a no-good two pair. Smail sized up to 1,450,000 and Laugt called after several moments of thinking time.
Smail tabled his hand, and took in the first pot of the final table.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
7,500,000
2,350,000
|
2,350,000 |
|
6,675,000
2,300,000
|
2,300,000 |