Di Giacomo Edges Out Cirja
Level 20
: Blinds 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Claudio Di Giacomo opened from under the gun to 40,000. Action folded to Cristian Cirja in the big blind, who took his time before moving all in. Di Giacomo called, and the cards went on their backs.
Cristian Cirja: K♥Q♥
Claudio Di Giacomo: A♥Q♣
The board ran out 8♠5♦4♠Q♦4♦, giving both players two pair, queens and fours, but Di Giacomo’s kicker was better. He scooped the pot, sending Cirja to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,350,000
145,000
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145,000 |
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Busted |