Top Pair for Mizzi Against Antonius
James Keys raised to 28,000 from the cutoff seat and Patrik Antonius flatted on the button. Michael Ryan called from the small blind and Sorel Mizzi called from the big blind.
The four players took a coordinated flop of . Ryan was first and checked. Mizzi, who finished third in this very event last year, fired a bet of 78,000. After the preflop raiser Keys folded, Antonius asked Mizzi how much he was playing. Mizzi let him know his stack was about 1.4 million and Antonius then made the call. Ryan ducked out of the way.
The turn brought the and with two hearts and two spades on board, Mizzi pressed on the gas a little harder. He bet 152,000. Antonius took his time and then made the call.
The river completed the board with the and allowed backdoor spades to come in. Mizzi paused and then checked. Antonius checked behind.
Mizzi tabled the for a pair of queens with a jack kicker and Antonius mucked his hand.