Torelli Off and Running

Alec Torelli is one of the players who showed up on time this afternoon. His punctuality was rewarded with a pot that increased his stack by 50%. With the board already showing {K-Hearts}

, Torelli bet 5,200. He was called, in position, by Greek player Elias Brussianos.

The river came a third diamond, {4-Diamonds}

. Torelli calmly cut 12,000 chips off of his stack and threw them in the middle. Brussianos debated for about a minute before calling. Torelli showed him {J-Clubs}

for jacks full of kings. It was the winner.

After the hand, one of the other players at the table offered Torelli what can best be characterized as a "shot" of tea that's being served by the hotel staff.

"Why's it so little?" Torelli asked. He was told that the size was dictated by tradition.

"Tradition? Ok then, I'll have one," Torelli replied. "I want whatever's traditional. I could always get two, ya know?"

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2009 WPT Merit Cyprus Classic

2009 WPT Merit Cyprus Classic

Torelli Off and Running