JJ Hazan has eliminated three players so far to gain the overall chip lead of the tournament. He shared the hands that helped him ascend to his position in the standings.
Hazan woke up with A♠K♠K♦3♥ and potted it preflop. Two players called and Hazan was delighted to see the K♣9♥7♥ flop.
One player had a heart draw while the other had a wrap for the straight draw and called off their remaining chips. The turn secured the checkmark for Hazan as it came the 9♠.
Shortly after, Hazan defended with 9♠9♣2♠10♦ and flopped a monster on the Q♠2♥2♦ board. His opponent moved all in and Hazan made the call. His opponents overpair was no good as the board completed the 5♣6♠.
JJ Hazan: 52,000
