Five-Bet From di Lauro Takes The Pot

Oleg Perepletchikov opened for 7,500 in middle position only to have Michele di Lauro three-bet to 14,800 from the button. After the blinds both folded, Perepletchikov pushed back with a four-bet to 27,500, and di Lauro thought long and hard before putting in a five-bet to 42,100.

Both players were fairly deep, and it seemed some fireworks were in store. Perepletchikov eyed his opponent's stake, grabbed some chips, and then hesitated. The Russian must have thought better of it because he eventually gave it up to the Italian.