Keichiro Sugimoto gets paid by the leader


Keichiro Sugimoto

Overwhelming chip leader Christopher Mateo paid Keichiro Sugimoto a double up to bring his stack down to 1.710M which is still well ahead of the competition. The hand began with Sugimoto raising to 40k, called by Mateo. At the flop 10 7 J, both checked. On the turn A, Sugimoto bet 70k, Mateo pushed his massive stack, Sugimoto called for his tournament life.

Sugimoto 10 10 set
Mateo A 7 two pair

The river J kept Sugimoto ahead for a double up to 690k.