Petrangelo Makes Correct Call with Ace-High

Level 23
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante

Pablo Melogno opened 650,000 under the gun and Nick Petrangelo called next to act.
Both players checked to the 9?6?3?4? turn, where Melogno led for 850,000 and Petrangelo called.
The 4? completed the board on the river and Melogno fired again, this time for 2,375,000. Petrangelo stared at him for about five seconds and made the call.
Melogno tabled 8?7? for a missed straight draw and Petrangelo tabled A?Q? to drag the pot.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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22,200,000
5,000,000
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5,000,000 |
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19,200,000
1,800,000
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1,800,000 |
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