Full House Sends Sammartino Packing
Level 7
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
With about 66,200 already in the pot and the board showing 2♦8♠7♦J♥, Dario Sammartino checked from the big blind to Andrea Ricci, who fired a bet of 35,000. Sammartino took his time, carefully weighing his options, before deciding to call.
The river brought the J♣; this time, Sammartino shoved all in, putting the pressure back on Ricci. Without hesitation, Ricci snap-called. Sammartino revealed J♦9♠ for trips jacks, but Ricci had him beat with 8♦8♥, turning over a full house. Ricci scooped the pot, sending Sammartino packing.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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375,000 | |
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Busted | |
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