Joe Hachem Loves Poker; Sorel Mizzi Doubles Up

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The EPT London was supposed to be capped at 500 runners. However, the tournament staff permitted alternates. Over 40 of them were in the mix today which meant that the staff added four tables. There was no more space on the floor which meant that a portion of the dining room was utilized for Day 1a.

One of the tables in the dining room included Chad Brown and Sorel Mizzi. Former world champion Joe Hachem (scheduled to play in Day 1b) stopped by the table to chat with Chad Brown, a fellow member of Team PokerStars. Several photographers cluttered the sparse space in-between tables to snap photos as the dining area became illuminated with flashes.

While the media seized an opportunity for a quick photo op, there was an ongoing hand. I caught the action a little late. An unknown player raised from the button. Sorel Mizzi reraised from the small blind for 6,000 more. His opponent went into the tank for several minutes (while photographers continued to snap photos of Hachem and Brown). Eventually the player from the button called.

The flop was {6-Hearts}

. Mizzi fired out 3,500. His opponent moved all in and Mizzi called for the remainder of his chips, or 7,450 in total.

Mizzi: {9-Hearts}

Opponent:

The turn was the {7-Diamonds}

and Mizzi picked up a gutshot draw. The river was the {8-Clubs}

. Mizzi spiked his straight and avoided elimination. He increased his stack to over 33,000.

"I love this game," mentioned Hachem as the dealer pushed the pot towards Mizzi.

Tags: Chad Brown Joe Hachem Sorel Mizzi