Minko Picks Off Macchia
Level 17
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Michael Macchia opened from the cutoff and was called by Vladimir Minko on the button and Xiaoyao Ma in the big blind.
On the A♥Q♥6♦ flop, Ma checked to Macchia who continued for 75,000 and only Minko called.
Macchia fired again for 130,000 on the 7♣ turn and Minko called once more.
On the 7♦ river, Macchia fired a third barrel for 250,000 and Minko called after a small tank.
Michael Macchia: K♥J♥
Vladimir Minko: A♠J♦
Minko made the right call with top pair against the missed flush draw and gutter of Macchia.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,300,000
460,000
|
460,000 |
|
1,650,000
840,000
|
840,000 |
|
1,125,000
95,000
|
95,000 |