Quick Start For Catalin

Pirvan Catalin and Alexandru Mitracu were heads up to the 4♣J♣2♦ flop with a sizeable pot already building. Mitracu led out for 6,500 from the big blind and Catalin called on the button.

The dealer turned over the Q♠ turn, with Mitracu leading out again for 18,500. Catalin called to the 5♠ river.

Mitracu fired one last time, sliding out a bet of 15,000. Catalin quickly counted out the call and moved the chips forward. Mitracu showed his bluff holding A♣7♦, while Catalin took down a massive pot after revealing J♥10♣ for a pair of jacks.

Mitracu was the first player eliminated a few hands later.