Spasov Puts Santerne to the Test
Level 16
: Blinds 2,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
Simeon Spasov opened to 11,000 on the button and Thomas Santerne three-bet to 45,000 from the small blind. Spasov made the call.
The flop came 7♥5♠7♦ and Santerne fired a 25,000 continuation bet that was called by Spasov.
Santerne bet again on the Q♦ turn, this time for 40,000. Spasov used one time extension and made the call.
On the J♣ river Santerne slowed down with a check and Spasov bet 141,000, leaving himself just 10,000 behind. Santerne used one time extension before opting to fold and Spasov took down a healthy pot without having to go to showdown.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
395,000
68,000
|
68,000 |
|
380,000
95,000
|
95,000 |