Petre Ionescu Sips Espresso, Picks Off Ray Qartomy Bluff
Nov 30, 2024
Photo: Petre Ionescu
In a raised pot to a flop of 
, Ray Qartomy bets 1,200 from middle position and gets called by Petre Ionescu, who holds a cup of espresso in one hand while flicking in calling chips with the other.
On the 
turn, Qartomy fires again, this time for 2,600. Ionescu opens his espresso, takes a whiff of the aroma, and then flicks in another call before closing the lid on his tasty beverage.
The river completes the board with the 
and Qartomy hopes that Ionescu is more interested in his espresso than calling a bet of 5,500.
Ionescu sips his drink, then flicks in another call with his other hand.
“King-high” declares Qartomy, tabling 
. Ionescu cooly turns over his 
for two pair, fours and threes, to claim the pot as he takes another satisfying sip of his espresso then stacks his newfound chips.
Petre Ionescu – 70,000 (233 bb)
Ray Qartomy – 44,000 (146 bb)
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