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Stankov Sniffs Out Maiorano's Bluff
Level 2
: Blinds 100/200, 200 ante
The board read 5♣8♥J♠3♠ in a pot between Maurizio Maiorano and Ivan Stankov. Maiorano checked and faced a bet of 1,200 from Stankov. Maiorano made the call.
Maiorano checked the 5♥ river and Stankov bet 2,500. After a few moments, Maiorano check-raised to 7,900. Stankov thought briefly before making the call.
Maiorano tabled 8♣7♦ for two pair, eights and fives. This was second best to the 9♣9♦ of Stankov for a higher two pair, nines and fives.