Groat Takes Chip Lead
Level 23
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
On a heads-up flop of 5♣Q♣J♥, Johnny Graot and Steve Hoang set off the fireworks as they got all the chips into the middle, with Groat at risk.
Johnny Groat: Q♥7♥
Steve Hoang: K♦10♥
Groat was ahead with his top pair of queens, but still needed to fade any, nine, king, or ace that would give the pot to Hoang. The turn brought in the 4♥ which dramatically reduced Hoang's outs as any heart would now give Groat a flush. The river came the brick J♦ for Groat's queens to hold and he was awarded the pot for a big double-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,950,000
1,505,000
|
1,505,000 |
|
2,600,000
-1,400,000
|
-1,400,000 |