Palma Wins Battle of North American Circuit Regs
Level 10
: 600/1,200, 200 ante
Nicholas Palma three-bet to 8,000 from middle position after Ari Engel opened to 3,000 under the gun and got one caller. Engel dropped in a four-bet and Palma wasted no time before jamming for 35,100.
"At least it's going to you if I bust," Palma said with a smile.
Engel called with 
but was behind Palma's 
. The board ran out 
, leaving Engel dead on the turn. He sent the chips to his familiar opponent — both players are regular faces in events around the U.S.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
93,500
54,500
|
54,500 |
|
80,000
48,100
|
48,100 |