Palumbo Rocking His Way to Lead
Rocco Palumbo now holds more than one third of all the chips in play, courtesy of the following hand between him and Niel Mittelman.
It was a three-bet pot that saw a flop hit the felt. Mittelman opted to check-raise on the flop, making it 210,000 after Palumbo led for 76,000. Palumbo made the call and a would land on the turn.
This time Mittelman led for 250,000 and Palumbo quickly called. The on the river would see Mittelman again lead, this time for a large 800,000.
When Palumbo again called, Mittelman said, "You're good," as he turned over . Palumbo held and raked in the giant pot.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Rocco Palumbo |
3,000,000
1,280,000
|
1,280,000 |
|
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Niel Mittelman |
1,200,000
-1,500,000
|
-1,500,000 |