Tens Good for Vella

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Gaetano Castagnolo opened for 12,000 from early position. Mark Vella three-bet jammed for 111,000 from late position.

Castagnolo asked if his opponent spoke Italian (he did it in Italian). Vella remained silent and Castagnolo eventually called with just a few more chips in his hand.

Mark Vella: 10 10
Gaetano Castagnolo: A Q

The local hero Vella won the flip after his opponent bricked the 3 3 4 5 5 double-paired board and Castagnolo was left with crumbs in his stack.

Mark Vella – 237,000
Gaetano Castagnolo – 8,000