Saliba Finds a Non-Believer
Nolan Curatolo opened to 1,500 from early position and Vivian Saliba three-bet to 4,500 from middle position. Curatolo made the call.
The flop came Q?6?4? and Nolan check-called a 3,000 continuation bet from Saliba.
Saliba bet again when checked to on the 8? turn, this time for 6,500. Curatolo made the call.
On the 8? river Curatolo checked once more and Saliba moved all in for 18,500, sending Curatolo into the tank.
"So strong" Curatolo commented.
"Looks strong, probably is strong" Saliba replied.
After a few minutes Saliba called the clock and, with five seconds remaining to act, Curatolo made the call, covering Saliba very slightly.
Curatolo showed down 6?5? for two pair while Saliba tabled Q?Q? for queens full of eights to secure a full double up while leaving Curatolo with just 400 chips.
Curatolo would bust and re-enter shortly afterwards.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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59,000
59,000
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59,000 |
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30,000
30,000
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30,000 |