Jivkov Snaps Off Pellegrino With Set
Nick Jivkov completed from the button and Bryan Pellegrino checked his option.
Both players checked the 
flop. When a 
fell on the turn, Pellegrino led out for 75,000 and Jivkov called. The river brought the 
and Pellegrino fired again - this time for 190,000. Jivkov called again and Pellegrino mucked. Jivkov revealed 
for a turned set and scooped the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,250,000 | 250,000 |
|
600,000 | -260,000 |
assuming Pellegrino was all in. Problem was, the raise was only to 300,000, so Pellegrino actually had 100,000 behind. So as they went to the flop, Pellegrino knew what Jivkov was holding. The flop came down 
, and Pellegrino checked to Jivkov, who tossed in the last 100,000. Pellegrino called, and was in great shape when the cards were flipped.
on the turn gave Jivkov a straight draw, adding four more outs on top of the ace that he could catch. Neither one came on the river thought, as the dealer peeled off the 
. Pellegrino is now back up to 860,000, and is somehow still fighting it out in this heads up.
. Both players checked and the turn brought the 
. Pellegrino bet 50,000 and Jivkov made the call.
landed on the river, Pellegrino counted out a 150,000 bet and slid it into the middle. Jivkov thought it over and eventually called.
for a rivered straight and Jivkov mucked his hand.
. Pellegrino bet the rest of his chips, about 250,000, and Jivkov quickly made the call.
, giving Jivkov trips, though it didn't really change much, as Pellegrino still needed a five. Pellegrino leaned down to take a very close look at the bracelet on the table, likely thinking "this is as close as I'm getting to this". But.....
and Jivkov checked again, prompting a 200,000 bet from Pellegrino. Jivkov check-raised enough to put Pellegrino all in and Pellegrino quickly folded.
on the turn. It couldn't have been better for Jivkov, as the river brought the 
and Pellegrino doubled through Aguiar with a full house.