Nicol Has the Goods Against Martinez
Level 8
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
A massive pot was brewing between two of the largest stacks in the room as Robert Martinez and Simon Nicol went to the turn on a board of 10♥10♠5♥10♦. Martinez then bet 6,500 from middle position, Nicol raised to 20,000 on the button, and Martinez called.
The river was the 4♥ and Martinez led out for 20,000. Nicol then raised to 65,000, sending Martinez deep into the tank. He took several minutes before calling, and Nicol turned over A♠10♣ for quads. Martinez mucked Q♥Q♠.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
240,000
80,000
|
80,000 |
|
110,000
75,000
|
75,000 |