Battistone Flops a Pair
Level 16
: Blinds 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante
Kevin Kent opened 12,000 in middle position and Brian Battistone defended the big blind.
Both players checked to the Q♦8♥2♦4♥ turn, where Battistone check-called a bet of 8,000.
The 7♠ completed the board on the river, and both players tapped the table. Battistone rolled K♦8♣ for a pair of eights on the flop and Kent mucked his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
387,000
70,500
|
70,500 |
|
306,000
32,000
|
32,000 |