Tancredi Hangs in There
Level 7
: Blinds 500/1,000, 500 ante
Edward Tancredi opened to 2,500 from middle position before Trevor Tracy made the call on the button.
The Q♦9♥6♦ flop led to a continuation bet of 2,000 from Tancredi. Tracy called.
Tancredi slowed down with a check on the 3♣ turn. Tracy followed with a bet of 3,500. Tancredi called.
The 8♣ river was checked by Tancredi. Tracy bet 6,500, which put Tancredi to a decision. Tancredi gave it some thought before he put in the call.
"Good call. King high," said Tracy.
Tancredi showed 5♦5♠ for a pair of fives to claim the chips.