El Yaacoubi's Pair of Nines Net Him a Pot
Level 18
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 6,000 ante
With a hefty pot of 89,000 already brewing, the board displayed 9♠4♣Q♣. Rachid El Yaacoubi, taking the initiative, led out with a bet of 15,000. Lorenzo Arduini didn't hesitate to call.
Both players decided to check on the 6♥ turn and again on the 5♦ river, bringing the action to a showdown. El Yaacoubi revealed K♦9♣ for a pair of nines, taking down the pot and adding a nice boost to his stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
400,000
63,000
|
63,000 |
|
180,000
71,000
|
71,000 |