Zambanini Finds a Way to Stay Alive
Level 34
: Blinds 250,000/500,000, 500,000 ante
Niall Farrell opened to 1,000,000 on the button and Matthew Zambanini called from the big blind. The flop came 10♥6♠2♠ and Zambanini started with a check. Farrell bet 600,000 and Zambanini check-raised all in for 4,600,000. Farrell beat him in the pot and the cards were tabled.
Matthew Zambanini: 10♦5♦
Niall Farrell: Q♠Q♥
Zambanini flopped top pair but it was Farrell in the lead with an overpair. However, the 5♣ hit the turn to give Zambanini two pair. The 8♠ bricked out on the river and Zambanini doubled up just before the break.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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17,200,000
2,600,000
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2,600,000 |
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11,950,000
1,350,000
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1,350,000 |
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