Aboodi Turns a Straight
Level 20
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Gil Aboodi limped in from middle position and called when Pietro Pellegrino jammed for 50,000 from the button.
Pietro Pellegrino: 5♦5♣ 
Gil Aboodi: 10♦8♦
The fives remained on the Q♣J♠2♦ flop but Aboodi made a straight on the 9♣ turn to lock up the hand, The 6♦ river completed the board to mark Pellegrino's bust out.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
700,000
-120,000
|
-120,000 |
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Busted | |