Ivens Triples
Level 6
: Blinds 800/1,600, 1,600 ante
Todd Ivens was down to his final 4,400 when he jammed from under the gun. Anthony Zinno, in the next seat over, raised it to 12,000, which garnered a call from Steven Sarmiento to create a side pot while Ivens was at risk.
Zinno opted to bet 20,000 on the 2♠Q♦8♥ flop, but Sarmiento wanted to play for more and raised it ot 50,000. Zinno gave it some thought before he folded to lead to a showdown between Ivens and Sarmiento.
Todd Ivens: K♠Q♥5♣2♥
Steven Sarmiento: 8♠7♥6♣4♠
Ivens was in the lead with a top pair while Sarmiento held a middle pair. The 10♣ turn and the 5♠ river completed the board, upgrading Ivens to two pair, while Sarmiento failed to improve.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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242,000
170,000
|
170,000 |
|
112,000
38,000
|
38,000 |
|
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17,200
139,800
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139,800 |