Castro Picks Off Achour
Level 28
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
On the first hand of the day, Maher Achour raised to 160,000 in middle position and Raffaele Castro called in the hijack.
Both players checked the Q♥J♥4♥ flop. The turn was the 10♣ and Achour bet 180,000.
Castro called to see the J♦ river, where Achour bet another 475,000. Castro quickly called and Achour showed 8♣6♠ for a bluff. Castro turned over A♠Q♣ as he took the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
6,500,000
855,000
|
855,000 |
|
6,000,000
965,000
|
965,000 |