Kovalski Puts Bendinelli in the Blender
Level 35
: Blinds 200,000/400,000, 400,000 ante
Giuliano Bendinelli opened to 800,000 from under the gun with 
and Fabiano Kovalski defended the big blind with 
.
The flop landed 
and Kovalski check-called for 600,000. The duo checked the 
turn to the 
river and Kovalski led for 3,200,000. Bendinelli thought for a bit, but ultimately sent his cards into the muck, as Kovalski smiled and collected the chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
12,430,000
2,900,000
|
2,900,000 |
|
7,350,000
-1,400,000
|
-1,400,000 |
|
||
but folded, and Guerrero called all in for 9,375,000.
to pair Guerrero, although Bendinelli picked up a gutshot draw. The 
fell on the turn, and the 
completed the board to secure the Frenchman's double as he became the chip leader, while Bendinelli was left with just over one big blind.
giving him kings full of eights. The 
turn and 
river completed the board and he doubled up.
flop changed nothing, and although the 
turn brought chop outs, the 
completed the board to secure the double for the Italian as he embraced his energetic rail.
turn left him just needing to fade a river ace or queen, and the 
flop changed nothing. The 