Lazar Slow Plays to Perfection Against Nikzad
Level 10
: Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Omid Nikzad raised to 4,500 in middle position, Scott Lazar three-bet to 12,000 in the hijack, and Nikzad called.
Both players checked the 2♠J♠2♥ flop. Nikzad then bet 13,000 on the 4♣ turn and Lazar called.
Nikzad bet another 19,000 on the 5♣ river and Lazar snap-called with K♥K♦. Nikzad mucked 7♠7♣ and Lazar, who is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his Main Event final table run, took the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
200,000
80,000
|
80,000 |
|
50,000
155,100
|
155,100 |