Gioia Wins a Big Race
Level 21
: 10,000/20,000, 3,000 ante
Justin Liberto opened to 40,000 in the hijack and was called by both Rocco Palumbo in the cutoff and Steve Wilkie, who was on the button. Phil Gioia was in the big blind and re-jammed for 299,000, with Liberto being the only caller.
Phil Gioia: 
Justin Liberto: 
Gioia watched a safe runout of 
come to leave his nines best and earn him the dub.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,630,000
-690,000
|
-690,000 |
|
||
|
1,530,000
130,000
|
130,000 |
|
696,000
414,000
|
414,000 |
|
510,000
-78,000
|
-78,000 |