Play has been a little sterile in the half-hour that followed the break. The fact that Annuztia D and Vi Thanh Tony to were very short stacked must have something to do with it. With great pay jumps for every bust, players are reluctant to take major risks.
That being said, after both of these short stacks managed to double up, it was Malik lefty who finally popped up. When Walter Asattorian made it 300K to go from the under-th-gun position, Lefty pushed 650K forward, or almost half his stack, showing great strength. Asatoorian made the call, and when the flop came king high, he checked it to Malik, who bet 500K. Walter paused, and announced all-in. As he called, Malik showed , for a top set. Walter’s was drawing to a runner-runner straight, which did not come.
Malik lost a chunk of his new chips to Mounzer Awada shortly after.