Leonzio Hits The River To Stay Alive
In a blind-versus-blind battle, Marco Leonzio was all in for 123,000 from the big blind and at risk against Denys Drobyna.
Showdown
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Leonzio got it in good, but a look of disappointment crossed his face when the flop fell ![]()
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, pairing Drobyna's king. Leonzio stood in preparation of his exit, but the
turn gave him pause as he picked up a gut-shot straight draw. Wouldn't you know it, the
spiked on the river to complete that draw.
"Yes," Leonzio said with excitement as he briefly walked away from the table for a subdued celebration.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
250,000
125,000
|
125,000 |
|
|
217,000
161,000
|
161,000 |