Toporas Runs Into Penev's Aces
Level 27
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Moments before the break, Zlatin Penev opened to 240,000 from under the gun, and Evgheni Toporas defended from the big blind.
The dealer fanned a flop of 2♥9♦2♣, and Toporas took the lead, betting 250,000. Penev called, then called a second barrel of 450,000 on the turn 10♥.
The Q♣ completed the board, and Toporas bet 1,400,000. Penev snap-called with his last 925,000 chips and A♥A♦ for two pair. Toporas had two pair too, but only with 10♣9♣.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,080,000 | |
|
2,425,000 |