Petrone Holds Better Two Pair
Level 11
: Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Joseph Petrone limped in early position and Thomas McDonald raised from the button to 4,000. Earl Fitts made the call from the big blind and Petrone also called. Petrone announced, "Check blind," before the flop came out K♣5♠8♦ and everyone checked.
On the turn 8♣, Petrone took the lead and bet out 8,000 after Fitts checked. McDonald made the call and Fitts folded.
The river 10♣ was checked through and McDonald announced, "Nice hand," when Petrone turned over K♥9♥ for kings-up. McDonald showed 6♣6♠.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
231,000
-3,000
|
-3,000 |
|
150,000
2,000
|
2,000 |
|
|
25,500
-7,000
|
-7,000 |