Team Metzger Doubles Through Team Pinkus
Brian Pinkus raised to 6,000 in early position, and then faced a decision when Brian Metzger moved all in for his remaining 59,000.
The action folded back to Pinkus, who asked for a count. The dealer confirmed the amount of Metzger’s stack, and then Pinkus went deep in the tank.
Pinkus looked down at his stack and counted out what it would cost to call before placing it off to the side. Then, Pinkus counted out what remained of his stack in the event of a call.
The moments ticked by and Pinkus appeared uneasy with the looming decision, and a player at the table asked if it was OK to call clock. Pinkus said it would be OK to call clock. The dealer called for the floor, but then Pinkus called to put Team Metzger at risk.
Brian Metzger: Q♠Q♥
Brian Pinkus: 10♣10♠
Metzger was ahead of Pinkus, and it would remain that way when the dealer ran out 9♣7♣5♥9♠4♠ on the board.
Metzger scored the double up and he turned to his supporters on the rail to give a fist pump.