Macella Wins Last Hand Before Break
Level 24
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Justin Macella raised in the small blnd with 
and was called by Russell Quick in the big blind with 
.
The flop came 
giving Macella an open-ended straight draw and Quick two overs with a gutshot to a higher straight.
Macella led for 75,000 and got called by Quick.
The 
on the turn gave Macella his straight and also gave Quick top pair. Macella bet 300,000 and was snap-called by Quick.
On the 
river, Macella opted to check and Quick checked back to see Macella show his winning straight.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
6,130,000
40,000
|
40,000 |
|
||
|
1,900,000
-35,000
|
-35,000 |
|
965,000
-805,000
|
-805,000 |
|
815,000
-165,000
|
-165,000 |