Belghiti Not Going at a Smail's Pace
Level 3
: Blinds 200/400, 400 ante
Belghiti Smail is having a hot start to Day 1a, and is the current chip leader with around 170,000. He just added to his stack after winning a four-bet pot against Francesco Pillitteri.
The hand started with Fouad Ci raising from middle position. Smail just called from the hijack, which prompted Pilliterri to raise to 3,500 from the cutoff. Ci called before Smail back-raised to 15,500. Pilliterri quickly called ahead of Ci getting out of the way.
The Q♥J♥2♦ flop checked through to the Q♣ turn, where Smail continued for 9,000. Pilliterri, who had around 55,000, raised to 21,500. Smail jammed as the big stack and Pilliterri conceded the pot instantly.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
170,000
170,000
|
170,000 |
|
32,500 |