Madalin Catches a Bluff
Level 14
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
Nicolae Madalin opened to 5,500 from early position and was called by Alexandru Brumaru in the hijack. Lucia Navarro also called in the big blind to see the 3♠6♣Q♥ flop.
Navarro checked and folded after Brumaru continued for 5,000, with Madalin making the call. Both players then checked the 3♦ turn.
Madalin checked to Brumaru on the 4♣ river, who fired 16,000. The call was made and Brumaru showed K♠9♠, while Madalin tabled 10♠10♣ for two pair to claim the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
225,000 | 73,500 |
|
107,000 | 29,000 |
|
83,000 | -22,500 |