Bold Play Pays Off For Florian Bender

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Thomas Panagopoulos raised from an early position and got 3-bet to 6,500 by Florian Bender on the button. Action folded back to Panagopoulos, who made the call. The flop came K♣2♦4♦ and, after a check from his opponent, Bender continued with a bet of 4,500. Panagopoulos called.

Both players checked the turn 6♥. When the river 10♦ hit, Panagopoulos checked again, and Bender fired out a larger bet of 11,500. After some thought, Panagopoulos made the call.

To the surprise of those watching, Bender revealed 10♣6♣ for a runner-runner two pair, a daring preflop 3-bet that ultimately paid off.

Thomas Panagopoulos – 56,000
Florian Bender – 80,000