Stankov Sniffs Out Maiorano's Bluff
Level 2
: Blinds 100/200, 200 ante
The board read 5?8?J?3? in a pot between Maurizio Maiorano and Ivan Stankov. Maiorano checked and faced a bet of 1,200 from Stankov. Maiorano made the call.
Maiorano checked the 5? river and Stankov bet 2,500. After a few moments, Maiorano check-raised to 7,900. Stankov thought briefly before making the call.
Maiorano tabled 8?7? for two pair, eights and fives. This was second best to the 9?9? of Stankov for a higher two pair, nines and fives.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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28,000
3,000
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3,000 |
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23,000
23,000
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23,000 |