Demlakian Fights for the First Pot of the Day
Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Vasken Ken Demlakian raised from early position to 1,700 finding three callers; Leon Sturm to his direct left and both the blinds, including Joaquin Beretta in the big blind.
The board came A♦7♦10♣ and once checked to, Demlakian continued for 3,600. Only Beretta called.
The turned 9♦ checked through to the K♦ on the river. Beretta took the lead for 9,300. Demlakian thought on his decision before raising to 28,500, forcing a fold from his opponent and winning this pot without a showdown.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
173,200
24,500
|
24,500 |
|
43,000
-23,100
|
-23,100 |