Hands #151-154: Negreanu Makes Straight in Three-Bet Pot
Hand #151: Paul Volpe raised to 55,000 and Negreanu called, picking up one card at the draw. Volpe stood pat.
Negreanu checked and Volpe knocked the table back. Volpe showed ![]()
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and took down the pot.
Hand #152: Negreanu popped it up to 70,000 and Volpe called. Both players take one card at the draw. Volpe led out post-draw for 90,000 and Negreanu announced a call.
Negreanu fanned ![]()
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and Volpe flashed a losing ![]()
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before his hand was pulled into the muck.
Hand #153: Volpe opened to 50,000 from the button and Negreanu came over the top for 150,000 total. Volpe let it go and Negreanu pulled in the pot.
Hand #154: Negreanu raised to 70,000 from the button and this time it was Volpe who made a three-bet, pushing 180,000 into the middle of the table. Negreanu called.
Volpe picked up one new card and Negreanu opted for two. Volpe fired 150,000 post-draw and Negreanu picked up his hand from the felt.
"I made a straight," said Negreanu with a small chuckle. He folded his cards and Volpe picked up the pot.