Palumbo Picks Off the Bluff
Level 9
: 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Jason Welch opened in middle position and received calls from Rocco Palumbo in the cutoff and the player on the button. Welch checked the flop 
and Palumbo took the initiative, firing a bet that only the player on the button called.
Both players checked the turn 
and the river came 
. Palumbo checked again and his opponent over-bet jammed for 35,400. Palumbo thought for a bit and then found a call.
All-In Player: 
Rocco Palumbo: 
Palumbo's call with second pair proved best against his opponent's ace high and he scored the pot and knockout as a result, vaulting his stack up to 172,000 in the process.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
172,000
88,800
|
88,800 |
|
32,000
-18,300
|
-18,300 |