Massaad Picks Off Hardcastle for a Chunk
Level 25
: 15,000/30,000, 5,000 ante
From under the gun, Jeff Gibraltar raised to 65,000. He was called by Fadi Massaad in the small blind and Lonny Hardcastle in the big blind before the dealer dealt the 
flop. Massaad and Hardcastle checked, Gibraltar bet 85,000, and both of his opponents called.
The turn was the 
, and the trio of players checked to see the 
land on the river. Massaad checked, Hardcastle bet 200,000, and Gibraltar went deep into the tank. Eventually, Gibraltar folded, but he didn't look pleased to do so. Massaad, on the other hand, made the call.
Hardcastle showed the 
, but it was Massaad's 
that won the pot. Gibraltar said that he folded two jacks.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,380,000 | 80,000 |
|
1,400,000 | 350,000 |
|
975,000 | -25,000 |