Big Stax 1100 (Day 1A): Gagliano Sets A Trap

Level 14 (Blinds 1,500/3,000/400)
Total Day 1A Entries: 167
Day 1A Players Remaining: 53
Average Stack: 157,500 (53 big blinds)

Michael Gagliano

Without even once being the aggressor, Michael Gagliano was able to steal nearly 30,000 chips from an opponent.

The player sitting UTG+1 raised to 6,600 pre-flop before Gagliano made the call from the small blind.

Flop: 9♠ 2♥ 2♦

UTG+1 put out another bet of 8,800, which Gagliano again thought about for 20 seconds before making the call.

Both players checked the 7♠ on the turn, bringing the 6♠ on the river.

Gagliano checked, allowing his opponent to set his own trap. UTG+1 bet 13,000 and Gagliano made the call, showing J♠J♣. His opponent had 9♦6♦ for two pair, but Gagliano's two pair was better.

Gagliano now has a little less than an average stack.