Trost and Ditrapani Play a Monster Pot
Level 9
: 400/800, 800 ante
Nicola Ditrapani came by the PokerNews media desk to share the details of a giant pot that led to his demise between himself and Craig Trost.
Trost raised to 2,000 on the button, and Ditrapani defended his big blind.
Both players checked a 
flop, and Ditrapani check-called a bet of 1,800 on the 
turn.
The 
fell on the river, and Ditrapani checked again. Trost bet 9,500, and Ditrapani check-raised to 35,000. Trost shoved, and Ditrapani said, "I know you have kings, but..." and called for Trost's last 30,000 or so in chips. Trost indeed held , and Ditrapani showed his defeated . Ditrapani was left short and busted a short time later.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
150,000 | |
|
Busted |