Hobbs Navigates Dicey Board Against Pantaleo
Level 12
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
Giuseppe Pantaleo raised under the gun to 5,500, which was called by both Nicholas Hobbs in middle position and the big blind.
The flop came 7♦8♦6♣ and it was checked around to Hobbs, who now took the lead for 7,500. All three players reached the turn J♠.
Again it was checked to Hobbs and he continued for another 21,000. The big blind stepped aside while Pantaleo came along.
The river came the 8♣ to which each player gave ample time to their decisions before both checking the hand down. Hobbs tabled 9♥9♦ and Pantaleo mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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130,000
42,000
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42,000 |
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70,000
-50,500
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-50,500 |
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