Noubarian Isn't Scared
Level 6
: 150/300, 25 ante
Michael Sklenicka raised to 800 from the under-the-gun position. Majid Ejlal Noubarian three-bet to 2,100 from mid-position and was called by the player in the hijack and Sklenicka.
The flop came 
, Sklenicka and Noubarian both checked. The hijack bet 3,500, Sklenicka folded and Noubarian called.
The turn brought them the 
, now Noubarian bet 6,700 and the hijack called.
The river completed the board with the 
, Noubarian fired 15,000 into the pot. His opponent tanked for a while. He sat up straight, kept staring at the board and then reluctantly put some chips over the line to call. Noubarian showed 
for the turned straight and his opponent mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
61,000
31,000
|
31,000 |