Bala Doubles Through Umarov
Level 29
: 400,000/800,000, 800,000 ante
Almas Umarov opened to 1,600,000 from the hijack and Szymon Bala called from the cutoff.
The flop came 9?4?2? and Umarov fired a 1,500,000 continuation bet that was called by Bala.
Umarov slowed down with a check on the 4? turn and Bala bet 2,100,000. Umarov moved all in, covering Bala who had just over 10,000,000 behind. Bala made the call and was at risk.
Szymon Bala: A?A? 
Almas Umarov: A?2?
Bala was in great shape after slow-playing his aces but still needed to fade a two or a diamond from Umarov to avoid elimination. The 3? river was a brick and Bala scored a full double up through the start of day chip leader.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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33,400,000
17,200,000
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17,200,000 |
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23,500,000
-15,200,000
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-15,200,000 |
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