Minko Gives Up on the River Against Lopes
Level 17
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Ruben Lopes raised to 100,000 in middle position and was called by Vladimir Minko in the hijack and big blind Leandro Zavodini.
Action checked to Minko on the J♦9♥6♥ flop and he bet 125,000. Zavodini folded, but Lopes called to see the 8♦ turn.
Minko then bet another 325,000, and Lopes again called. Lopes checked a third time on the 8♥ river, and Minko slowed down and checked back.
Lopes turned over Q♠J♠ for two pair, and Minko mucked 7♥7♣.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,200,000
400,000
|
400,000 |
|
2,200,000 | |
|
1,900,000
800,000
|
800,000 |