Benitez Benefits From Zamani's Aggression
Level 28
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Francisco Benitez raised to 400,000 on the button before Martin Zamani three-bet to 1,320,000 in the small blind. Benitez called and raised all in once Zamani bet 2,760,000 on the 4♥10♥Q♠ flop.
Zamani called the bet of 3,975,000, creating a showdown in the eight-figure pot.
Francisco Benitez: A♦Q♦J♠5♠ 
Martin Zamani: 8♥5♥7♥6♦
The 9♦8♣ runout gave both players a straight, but Benitez had the higher one as he doubled up, getting nearly even in stacks with his nemesis.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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12,650,000
4,650,000
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4,650,000 |
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10,830,000
3,630,000
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3,630,000 |
|
5,900,000
900,000
|
900,000 |
|
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4,630,000
720,000
|
720,000 |
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