Martini's Second Pair is Good on the River
Level 6
: 1,000/2,000, 0 ante
With the pot standing at 56,000, the board read 9♦K♥5♥2♥. Julien Martini checked the action over to Shaun Deeb on the button who lead out for 16,000. Martini called and they went to the river.
The river paired the board with the 5♠. Martini checked to Deeb once again who bet 38,000. Martini didn't look best pleased with his options but settled on calling. Deeb showed 10♠3♠ for ten high while Martini held Q♠9♠ for second pair.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
213,000 | 81,000 |
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87,000 | -81,000 |