Balteanu Busts Franco
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Level 5
: 200/400, 400 ante
![Sonny Franco](https://s.pnimg.net/YHR8VE3Ie3xC_kg-1XA8kKXs5WGZ4Ad_51FPN-J0p8g/pr:reporting-leading-desktop/aHR0cHM6Ly9wbmlt/Zy5uZXQvbHJlcC8x/OTk0Lzg4L3hjZTVk/ZTM2YjIyLmpwZw.webp)
At the very end of the previous level, Silviu Baltateanu limped in and Sonny Franco raised to 1,500. One player called in middle position and Baltateanu then limp-raised to 6,000. Franco jammed for 26,000 and the cold-caller folded, while Baltateanu called.
Sonny Franco:
Silviu Baltateanu:
The board came and Franco headed to the rail.
"This tournament is starting to get expensive, fifth entry," Franco said on his way out.
The clash came just a few minutes after Baltateanu had made a big scene out of his cards being mucked by the dealer when he was standing next to the chair but not in his seat.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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70,000
25,000
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25,000 |
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Busted |