Malinov's Stack Continues to Grow
Level 35
: Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante
Atanas Malinov opened to 800,000 from the cutoff with J♣8♥. Marco Gambini defended his big blind with A♥9♠.
Gambini check-called for 700,000 on the Q♥J♠9♦ flop, bringing in the 4♥ turn. Gambini, with a pair of nines, checked. Malinov and his jacks checked back. The 6♠ completed the board, and Gambini fired out 900,000. Malinov called with the best hand to extend his lead further.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
29,180,000
3,000,000
|
3,000,000 |
|
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|
12,300,000
-2,800,000
|
-2,800,000 |