Mastrocola Gets High Five
Level 17
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
jean Mastrocola was in the hijack and raised to 12,000 and was called by the big blind.
The flop came 9♠7♦7♣ and both players checked.
The turn was the 6♦ and the big blind took a stab at the pot and made a bet of 16,000 and Mastrocola called.
The river brought the K♥ and the big blind fired out 37,000. Mastrocola called and the big blind said, "I have five high".
Mastrocola turned over Q♥9♥ for the pair of nines and the win.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
250,000
184,500
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184,500 |