Rabinowitz Leaves Tanimoto with Crumbs
Darren Rabinowitz got it going with an open to 6,000 from under the gun. Arthur Tanimoto called from the next seat over, and the big blind joined to create a three-handed pot.
The 2♠9♦8♠ flop led to a check from the big blind. Rabinowitz continued for 11,000. Tanimoto and the big blind both called.
It was checked to Rabinowitz on the 2♣ turn before he went all-in for 38,000 total. Tanimoto went into the tank for some time before he put in the call. The big blind folded as Rabinowitz went to a showdown at risk.
Darren Rabinowitz: A♥9♣
Arthur Tanimoto: 10♣9♠
Rabinowitz got it in good as he held a pair of nines with a better kicker, as Tanimoto was searching for a ten to win the pot.
The 4♣ river was a blank as Rabinowitz secured the double-up.