Giovanni Zanette Bubbles Day 1a of PokerNews Cup
Level 18
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Giovanni Zanette opened to 20,000 from early position and was called by James Budelier from the small blind.
Budelier checked on the 5?4?3? flop, prompting Zanette to fire for 60,000, leaving just 24,000 behind. Budelier jammed as the big stack and Zanette called for his tournament life.
"I have a lot of outs," said Zanette as the cards were tabled.
Giovanni Zanette: 8?6?
James Budelier: 9?9?
Budelier was ahead with his overpair but Zanette was alive with his open-ended straight draw and flush draw.
The 10? turn kept Budelier ahead and the Q? river confirmed Zanette's exit as the bubble boy.
Day 1a has now closed with 63 players advancing through to Day 2.
Chip counts and recap to follow soon.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
338,000
174,000
|
174,000 |
|
Busted |