Bala Doubles Through Umarov
Level 29
: 400,000/800,000, 800,000 ante
Almas Umarov opened to 1,600,000 from the hijack and Szymon Bala called from the cutoff.
The flop came 9♦4♦2♠ and Umarov fired a 1,500,000 continuation bet that was called by Bala.
Umarov slowed down with a check on the 4♥ turn and Bala bet 2,100,000. Umarov moved all in, covering Bala who had just over 10,000,000 behind. Bala made the call and was at risk.
Szymon Bala: A♠A♥ 
Almas Umarov: A♦2♦
Bala was in great shape after slow-playing his aces but still needed to fade a two or a diamond from Umarov to avoid elimination. The 3♠ river was a brick and Bala scored a full double up through the start of day chip leader.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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33,400,000
17,200,000
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17,200,000 |
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23,500,000
-15,200,000
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-15,200,000 |
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