Grieco Drills the River, Gets Paid
Level 16
: Blinds 2,000/5,000, 5,000 ante
Maksim Shornikau opened to 10,000 from middle position and was immediately three-bet by Nicola Grieco to 28,000. Action folded back to Shornikau who made the call.
The flop came out 
. Shronikau check-called a continuation-bet of 25,000 from Grieco.
On the 
turn, Shornikau checked again, and Grieco decided to check behind.
The river fell the 
. Shornikau checked for the third time in a row. Grieco picked up the betting with a bet of 51,000. Shornikau reluctantly made the call.
Grieco showed 
for the straight, good to take the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
725,000 | 73,000 |
|
250,000 | -50,000 |