Hobbs Navigates Dicey Board Against Pantaleo
Level 12
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
Giuseppe Pantaleo raised under the gun to 5,500, which was called by both Nicholas Hobbs in middle position and the big blind.
The flop came 7?8?6? and it was checked around to Hobbs, who now took the lead for 7,500. All three players reached the turn J?.
Again it was checked to Hobbs and he continued for another 21,000. The big blind stepped aside while Pantaleo came along.
The river came the 8? to which each player gave ample time to their decisions before both checking the hand down. Hobbs tabled 9?9? and Pantaleo mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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130,000
42,000
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42,000 |
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70,000
-50,500
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-50,500 |
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