The Rich Get Richer
Level 13: 2000/4000 (4000)
Entries: 116/346
Roberto Cilia, one of the current top stacks, opened the pot and was defended by Per Gaassand in the big blind. The flop came 3♥5♠8♦, and Gaassand led out with a bet of 16,500. Cilia responded by putting Gaassand all-in for his remaining 51,500 chips. After some thought, Gaassand made the call, and the cards were revealed:
- Roberto Cilia: 9♦9♣ (pair of nines)
- Per Gaassand: Q♥5♣ (pair of fives)
With Gaassand behind, he needed help on the turn or river, but the board completed with the 4♣ and A♥, securing the pot for Cilia. Now sitting on more than 400,000, Cilia is looking strong and well-positioned for a Day 2 finish.
Roberto Cilia – 440,000
Per Gaassand – 0