10-18-2008 16:24 UTC+11

Profaca Progressing

[user66118]

Benedetto Passantino came in with a raise to 800 from early position, and both David Profaca and Paul Khoury came along to the flop.

It brought {7-Diamonds}

{7-Diamonds}

{8-Clubs}

{6-Spades}

. Passantino checked, and Profaca bet 3,000. Khoury called, while the original raiser let his hand go.

The turn came the {A-Spades}

{A-Spades}

, and both players checked.

Fifth street was the {8-Hearts}

{8-Hearts}

. Khoury led out this time, slipping 5,000 chips into the middle. Profaca made the call.

Showdown:
Profaca: {10-Clubs}

{10-Clubs}

{10-Spades}

Khoury:

{6-Clubs}

{7-Hearts}

Khoury had flopped two pair, but Profaca imroved to a better two pair by the river. He is up to 24,000 now, while Khoury has slipped back to 36,000.

Tags: Benedet Passantino David Profaca Paul Khoury