MPP Open Runner-Up Isaia Sends Pankov To The Rail
Level 8
: Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
With 14,500 in the middle at the turn with a board of 
, Alessio Isaia bet 6,500 from the button and was called by Vitaliy Pankov in the cutoff.
The 
river paired the board and Pankov led out for 6,100. Isaia grabbed a handful of blue 5,000 chips and bet enough to put Pankov all in. The Russian bowed their head and then looked up to the ceiling. Pankov reluctantly called.
Vitaliy Pankov: 
Alessio Isaia: 
Isaia was ahead from the flop and took the maximum from Pankov. The Italian who finished second in the MPP Open will be hoping for another deep run at this festival, meanwhile, Pankov headed to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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98,400
33,400
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33,400 |
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Busted | |