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 |
---|---|---|
Ivan Stankov |
28,000
3,000
|
3,000 |
Maurizio Maiorano |
23,000
23,000
|
23,000 |