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
|
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 |