Salimovic's Eights Hold for the Win
Level 1
: Blinds 100/300, 300 ante
Igor Salimovic kicked off the action from under the gun with a raise to 600, drawing two callers. Gediminas Dirmantas, sitting in the small blind, decided to pump it up with a three-bet to 4,500, and Salimovic was the only one to continue.
The 9?6?2? flop saw Dirmantas lead out for 2,500, and Salimovic quickly called.
On the 10? turn, Dirmantas slowed down with a check, allowing Salimovic to bet 5,500. Dirmantas made the call.
Both players checked the 9? river, and Dirmantas showed A?K? for ace-high, but Salimovic revealed 8?8?, his pair of eights securing the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
102,000 | |
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89,400 |