Venneri Doubles Through Halfa
Level 22
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Shalev Halfa raised to 40,000 from the cutoff and Antonino Venneri three-bet to 75,000 from the small blind. Halfa called to the J♦2♠8♦ flop.
Venneri led out for 65,000 and Halfa called. The dealer revealed the 2♣ turn and Venneri slowed down with a check.
Halfa fired a bet of 85,000 and was quickly met with a check-raise from Venneri to 350,000. After taking some time, Halfa slid out a call and the 5♥ river was turned over.
Venneri moved all in for 350,000 and Halfa took some more time. The clock was called and Halfa waited 20 more seconds before making the call.
Venneri showed K♣K♥ for two pair, clapping his hands as Halfa mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,670,000
1,233,000
|
1,233,000 |
|
570,000
-530,000
|
-530,000 |