Giannetti Bounced Just Before Dinner
Level 16
: 2,000/4,000, 0 ante
Matt Giannetti made it 9,000 from early position, and action folded to Dave Brooker in the big blind. He announced pot, a bet of 39,000, and after about a minute of thought, Giannetti called, leaving himself just 26,000 behind. Both players checked the flop of 
, and when the turn brought the 
, Brooker announced pot. Giannetti rechecked his hole cards, then dropped chips in for the call.
Giannetti: 
Brooker: 
Brooker had the nut low, and also had him beat for the high with ace-queen. However, Giannetti could pair up his hand, catch a nine or five for a straight, or a spade for the flush. Unfortunately for Giannetti, the 
on the river was a complete brick, and he was eliminated just minutes before dinner.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
185,000
147,400
|
147,400 |
|
Busted |