Jaka Moves Into the Lead
Level 23
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Faraz Jaka raised to 110,000 holding J?9? in the small blind and Michael Nia flatted with A?10? in the big blind.
Jaka found a pair on the 5?9?7? flop and led out for 130,000. Nia checked his cards and opted to make the call. The 8? turn saw Jaka check, with Nia checking behind.
The dealer flipped over the 2? river and Jaka led out for 200,000. Nia counted out a raise to 500,000 and Jaka did not take long to stick in the call.
Nia showed his bluff with ace-high, while Jaka regained the chip lead with his pair.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,970,000
1,885,000
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1,885,000 |
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|
3,180,000
-665,000
|
-665,000 |
|
1,555,000
-1,220,000
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-1,220,000 |