07-04-2008 18:54 UTC-7

Formica Flushed

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The Italian Stallion makes a good read

With the board reading {Q-Spades}

{Q-Spades}

{Q-Hearts}

{2-Clubs}

{4-Clubs}

{8-Clubs}

Silvio "The Italian Stallion" Formica faced a 4,000 bet from his opponent on the river.

"The only way you're gonna win is if you have a third queen or backed into a flush. Here's my 4,000," he said as he dribbled four yellow chips into the pot, making the call.

The big blind turned over {J-Clubs}

{J-Clubs}

{10-Clubs}

, indeed having backed into the flush.

"You were right," sighed Formica, showing {7-Spades}

{7-Spades}

{7-Diamonds}

as his opponent raked in the pot.