Smith Finds a Double to Take the Lead
Level 35
: Blinds 15,000/30,000, 0 ante
John Smith on the button called the 30,000 blind, before Weston Mizumoto raised to 90,000 in the big blind. Smith elected to call and see a flop.
The flop came 10♠3♠5♥, which Mizumoto decided to check. Smith then bet 75,000, before Mizumoto raised all-in for Smith's remaining 220,00 chips. Smith announced call and was at risk.
John Smith J♣10♦ 
Weston Mizumoto 5♠4♠
It was John Smith's top pair ahead of Mizumoto's pair and flush draw. The 9♥ was a safe turn for Smith, and the 3♥ on the river secured the double up for Smith and allowed him to retake the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
770,000
420,000
|
420,000 |
|
430,000
-420,000
|
-420,000 |