Puntas Extends Lead

Level 28
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Antonio Puntas opened to 250,000 from the button and Marius Moldoveanu defended from the big blind.
Both players checked the K?9?7? flop leading to the 10? on the turn. Moldoveanu bet 130,000 and was called by Puntas.
Moldoveanu checked the 3? river and Puntas bet 650,000. Moldoveanu made the call.
Puntas showed Q?J? for a king-high straight and Moldoveanu's hand hit the muck.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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6,100,000
950,000
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950,000 |
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1,335,000
-1,165,000
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-1,165,000 |