Double Up For Benitez
Level 9
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
After an open to 2,500 by Luciano Macchiarelli in early position, called by Jun Beum Chun in the hijack, Francisco Benitez in the cutoff three-bet to 10,800. Macchiarelli folded quickly, but Chun and his big stack called.
The dealer spread a flop of 8♣4♥10♦, where Benitez made a continuation bet of 10,000. Chun check-called and checked again on the turn 6♦. Benitez then moved all in for 36,000. Chun counted the pot to calculate if he could call, and he eventually did.
Francisco Benitez: Q♥Q♣
Jun Beum Chun: 7♥7♠
With the best pair, Benitez easily doubled up after the river 2♣.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
209,000 | 209,000 |
|
119,000 | 119,000 |
|
67,000 | 67,000 |