Miao Wins Back-to-Back Pots
Level 31: 125,000/250,000
The first hand took place at the end of the previous level.
Chenxiang Miao limped on the button and Daniyal Gheba checked his option to bring the A♣3♠2♠ flop. Gheba checked before Miao bet 250,000.
Gheba responded with a check-raise to 700,000 and was called by Miao.
The 9♦ turn led to a check from Gheba before Miao bet 1,000,000. Gheba called.
Both checked the 6♠ river. Gheba showed 10♠2♣ for a pair of deuces. Miao was just slightly better when he showed Q♥2♥ for the same pair, but with a better kicker.
Level 32: 150,000/300,000
The next hand took place at the onset of the next blind level.
Gheba opened to 700,000 and was called by Miao.
Both players checked through the 10♣J♥4♦ flop to bring the 9♣ turn. Miao checked before Gheba put out a bet of 700,000. Miao called.
Both players checked the 3♣ river. Miao tabled 5♠4♠ for a pair of fours, which was enough, as Gheba mucked his hand.