Martini Wins Monster Pot
Level 9
: 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Julien Martini raised to 2,600 from the cutoff and the big blind three-bet to 7,600. Martini called.
The flop came 
and Martini called 11,000 from his opponent. The turn was the 
and the big blind check-called 18,000.
The river was the 
and was checked to Martini who bet 40,000.
"That's a big bet," said the big blind before calling for over half his remaining stack.
Martini tabled 
for a straight, with the big blind open-folding 
.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
235,500
85,500
|
85,500 |
|
||
, both players had flopped a set. 
and the river 
. Milano doubled up and increased his stack with the better flopped set.
saw the initial bettor continue for 6,500 and Mateos called. 
and the initial bettor checked to Mateos who moved all-in for 8,700 which elicited a fold from the opponent, giving Mateos the pot.
Farah Galfond moved all in over an opponent's bet.
for a royal flush as she pulled her chips in.
board. Jason Seller was at risk for 15,300 and needed help against a late position player.
against his opponent's 
was just that and Seller doubled up.
and the middle position player checked to Foxen who bet 2,000 which the middle position player quickly called. 
checked through to the 
