Penza Hangs on, Extends Chip Lead

Michael Giacobbe

Level 15 : Blinds 2,500/5,000, 5,000 ante

Julian Penza opened the action from the cutoff with a raise to 11,000. Harry Rubin defended his big blind.

Action checked through on a 4♦4♣K♣ flop before Penza fired 7,500 on the 3♣ turn. Rubin check raised to 31,000 and Penza called.

Both players checked the K♠ river and Penza dragged in the pot with 9♥9♣. Rubin showed J♦10♣ before mucking.