Cekalins' Pocket Threes Hold Strong Against Peroni's Bluff
Level 14
: Blinds 1,500/3,000, 3,000 ante
Ritvars Cekalins opened the action with a raise to 6,000, but Andrea Peroni responded with a three-bet to 15,000. After some consideration, Cekalins made the call, setting the stage for a heads-up battle.
The flop came down 8♥9♦J♥, and both players opted for caution, checking the action through.
On the 2♣ turn, Cekalins took the lead with a bet of 11,000, which Peroni quickly called.
The river brought the 9♣, pairing the board. Cekalins checked, allowing Peroni to fire a 20,000 bet. Cekalins went into the tank briefly before making the call.
Peroni revealed A♣Q♥ for ace-high, but it was no match for Cekalins' 3♣3♠, whose pocket pair held up to claim the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
340,000
45,500
|
45,500 |
|
180,000
-120,000
|
-120,000 |