Linster Rivers Straight for Knockout
Level 16
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Michael Linster opened under the gun to 16,000. John Pannucci flatted on the button, Matthew Zambanini called from the small blind, and May Siu defended the big.
The 5♦4♠3♠ flop was dealt, and Zambanini thought for a moment before announcing "all in," totalling 68,000. Siu snap-folded, Linster snap-called, and Pannucci got out of the way.
Matthew Zambanini: 2♦2♥
Michael Linster: 6♦6♠
"Not the hand I wanted to see," said Zambanini upon seeing his opponent's superior holding. The 10♦ turn changed nothing, and the 2♠ river kept Linster in the lead, as he improved to a six-high straight.
Zambanini pumped his fist in celebration, before celebration turned to disappointment as he realised he had in fact lost the pot.