Pinnola Makes the Right Call

Level 9
: Blinds 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Max Pinnola opened to 2,500 from middle position. Aileen Freifeld called from the button and Joseph Molitor defended his big blind.
Action checked through on a disconnected K?6?3? flop and 8? turn.
Molitor took the betting lead wagering 2,600 on the 5? river. Pinnola made the call and Molitor flipped over 10?9? for the bluff. Pinnola tabled A?Q? for the winner.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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85,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
65,000
-2,500
|
-2,500 |
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26,000
-31,000
|
-31,000 |