Giannelli Nicks Negreanu

Vincenzo Giannelli, the tall man with the turtle figurines, is doing some good work here today at a tough table that features Daniel Negreanu. The two of them just mixed it up in a little pot that went the way of the Venezuelan, and it began with him opening to 5,700 under the gun. Alexandre Miyashiro and Negreanu both called on down the line, and the three of them took an {8-Spades} {4-Clubs} {Q-Hearts} flop.

Gianelli continued out with a carefully chosen bet of 7,200, and Miyashiro tanked for several long minutes before folding. Negreanu instantly matched the bet, though, and the turn {Q-Clubs} paired the high card on board. Now Giannelli checked it over, and Negreanu took the opportunity to bet 12,800, stepping into his opponent's plan. The check-raise came quickly as Giannelli made it 35,000 straight, and Negreanu double-checked his cards before surrendering.