Thompson Vila Builds Stack
Level 7
: 300/600, 100 ante
After a raise by Steven Thompson Vila in middle position, David Sierra Merino three-bet to 4,500 from one seat over in the hijack. The action folded back to the Costa Rican, who called and checked the flop of 
. Merino continued for 4,300 and received the call.
Both players eventually slowed down on the 
turn and 
river, checking both streets. Thompson Vila turned over the 
for a pair of aces and his opponent mucked. Merino remains among the biggest stacks late on Day 1a though, while Thompson Vila is well above average.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
172,000
-3,000
|
-3,000 |
|
69,000
19,000
|
19,000 |