Petronack Chips Up a Little
Level 20
: 6,000/12,000, 6,000 ante
Jeff Petronack opened to 25,000 from the small blind and Ian Matakis defended his big blind to see a flop of 
. Matakis checked to Petronack, who made a continuation-bet of 35,000. Matakis called.
Both players checked through the turn 
and river 
to take the hand to showdown.
Matakis showed 
for an ace kicker to the board's pair of deuces. Petronack showed 
and earned the pot with two pair, fives up to take a slight chip lead as the match continues.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
449,000
34,000
|
34,000 |
|
391,000
34,000
|
34,000 |
|
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