Talbot Takes the Lead

Level 27
: Blinds 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante

Parker Talbot limped in the small blind and Ben Gazzola raised to 250,000 in the big blind. Talbot called.
The flop of 8?9?2? checked through to the Q? turn. Talbot led out for 450,000 and Gazzola called.
The 10? river brought four cards to a straight and Talbot bet 145,000. After some consideration, Gazzola made the call.
Talbot tabled A?Q? for a pair of queens, earning him the pot. Gazzola mucked.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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5,050,000
1,250,000
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1,250,000 |
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4,075,000
-1,225,000
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-1,225,000 |
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650,000
-900,000
|
-900,000 |
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