Lopes Off to Fast Start
Level 25
: Blinds 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante
Pedro Padilha raised to 375,000 in middle position and Diones Lopes called with Q♥Q♣ in the small blind.
Padilha continued for 275,000 on the 3♥2♥3♠ flop, and Lopes raised to 675,000. Padilha called, and the 5♣ fell on the turn.
Lopes then bet 800,000 and Padilha again called. The river was the 8♣ and Lopes bet 1,300,000. Padilha took a moment before folding A♥5♥, and Lopes took down the early big pot to extend his chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
17,000,000
2,190,000
|
2,190,000 |
|
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|
11,000,000
1,755,000
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1,755,000 |