Montalbano Gets Lucky to Double
Level 4
: 200/300, 300 ante
A player raised to 1,500 from middle position, and was called by the hijack. Herbert Montalbano three-bet shoved for 13,800 in the small blind, and the middle position player tanked for a minute before calling, while the hijack ducked out of the way.
Herbert Montalbano: 
Opponent: 
"Well, I had nine-eight too, so no more eights," one of the players remarked.
The 
flop gave Montalbano a gutshot to go with his overcard, and while he bricked the 
turn, the 
river delivered Montalbano his straight and the double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
30,500
15,400
|
15,400 |