Samual Takes a Small Lead
Level 40
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 0 ante
After going back and forth in small pots, Darius Samual took a slight edge on John Smith after consecutive pots won. First Samuel raised on the button to 30,000, and Smith called in the big blind.
The flop came 7♣Q♥4♣, and Samual bet out 55,000, which was enough to take the pot, as Smith quickly folded.
The very next hand Smith called from the button, and Samual raised from the big blind in the amount of 35,000. Smith called to see a flop.
The flop was 5♥2♠4♠, and Samual fired 30,000, which Smith called as well.
The turn brought the J♣, Samual again bet , this time 55,000. It was enough to steal the pot and take the early lead as Smith threw his cards into the muck.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,270,000
95,000
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95,000 |
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1,130,000
-95,000
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-95,000 |