Vazquez Gains Chip Lead
Level 25
: Blinds 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
At the last table in the tournament, Pablo Mariz and Joel Vazquez were fighting it out to qualify for the next level. In one hand that shifted the chip lead, Mariz shoved all-in on the button and got a snap-call from Vazquez, taking them to showdown.
Joel Vazquez: K♠Q♦ 
Pablo Mariz: K♦10♣
Vazquez was ahead with the better kicker when the flop 8♠9♦J♦ dropped, giving both players a gutshot straight. The turn 10♦ completed Vazquez straight, putting him in the lead and potentially securing him a double up and the chip lead. The river 3♣ didn't change anything. Vazquez and his rail both cheered the much-needed boost.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,520,000
920,000
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920,000 |
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730,000
770,000
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770,000 |
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