OUTCOME
At the final table, sixhanded, with the blinds at 20,000-40,000 and a 4,000 ante, Pagano raised to 110,000 from middle position, Chorny called from the button, Isaac Baron called from the small blind. On the flop, Baron checked, Pagano bet 210,000, Chorny called, Baron folded. On the turn, Pagano bet 500,000, Chorny called. On the river, Pagano bet 400,000, Chorny called.
ANALYSIS
Pagano semibluffed his way into a big win, after flopping a flush draw to go along with his two overcards on the 9-high board. Chorny sustained the heavy betting with his medium pocket pair, but Pagano’s bets were substantial enough to prevent him from raising, especially Pagano's turn bet. A lucky lady on the river gave Pagano the winner, and he put in a crafty value-bet that Chorny was obliged to call. Chorny rallied from the beat and went on to win the tournament and $3,193,822.
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