Persanova Sniffs Out the Bluff
Level 9
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Mariya Persanova raised to 3,000 under the gun, John Scavo flatted in the hijack, and Matthew Zambanini called on the button.
The dealer put out a monotone flop of 8♠A♠9♠ and action checked through to the 10♣ turn where all three players checked again.
The river brought the fourth spade on the board in the 6♠ and Persanova checked once more. Scavo bet 6,200, Zambanini folded, and Persanova thought for a moment before making the call with J♣9♣ for a pair of nines.
Scavo tossed his cards into the muck and the pot was pushed Persanova's way.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
78,500
1,800
|
1,800 |
|
31,200
6,800
|
6,800 |
|
19,400
13,600
|
13,600 |