Talbot Takes One Off Grafton
Level 1
: 1,200/2,400, 300 ante
Early on, the two PokerStars Ambassadors in Sam "SamSquid" Grafton and Parker "tonkaaaa" Talbot were battling it out.
The hand began with Martin "M.nosbocaj" Jacobson opening for 5,760 from under the gun. Grafton called from the button before Talbot three-bet to 28,800 from the small blind. Jacobson folded and Grafton called.
Talbot fired out for 22,800 on the 
flop and 37,200 on the 
turn and was called by Grafton both times. The 
completed the board on the river and Talbot bet 151,200 with just 3,820 behind. Grafton folded to give Talbot an early chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
342,580 | 92,580 |
|
243,340 | -6,660 |
|
156,700 | -93,300 |