Pignatelli Wins Battle of the Blinds
Level 1
: 50/100, 0 ante
Canada��s Ryan Pignatelli has got his Main Event off to a positive start after winning a blind versus blind battle. Preflop after the small blind limped Pignatelli bumped it up to 400 in total and received a call.
Both players checked the 
flop with the small blind leading out for 250 on the 
turn, which Pignatelli called.
The 
river brought a check from the small blind opening the door for Pignatelli, who led out for 825. Pignatelli��s opponent did not look too happy about this turn of events and hit the think tank before tossing in two green 25-chips to make the call.
Pignatelli flipped over 
to win the pot as his opponent tapped the table and mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
31,475
1,475
|
1,475 |