Kaufman Hits Unlikely 2 Pair and Takes the Lead
Level 31
: 80,000/160,000, 20,000 ante
Action folded to Brian Kaufman Esposito in the small blind and he raised to 535,000. Big blind Aeragan Arunan called and the 2 took a flop of 
.
With 1,210,000 in the middle, Kaufman bet 480,000. Arunan called to grow the pot to 2,170,000.
The 
hit the turn and both players checked. The 
completed the board and Kaufman bet 1,580,000. Arunan tanked for a bit and eventually called.
Kaufman showed 
and Arunan mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
12,360,000
2,715,000
|
2,715,000 |
|
12,110,000
-20,000
|
-20,000 |
|
||
|
9,495,000
-20,000
|
-20,000 |
|
8,505,000
-20,000
|
-20,000 |
|
3,155,000
-20,000
|
-20,000 |
|
3,140,000
-2,615,000
|
-2,615,000 |
|
1,630,000
-20,000
|
-20,000 |
|
||