Chad Batista Grabs an Early Pot

Chad Batista raises to 1,325 preflop from the hi-jack and one opponent calls under the gun. The flop falls [4d2d2c] and both players contribute 1,500 before the turn brings the [5c].

Both players check and the [6d] falls on the river. Batista bets 3,200 and UTG calls. Batista flips over [9h9s] and his opponent mucks. Batista grew his stack to 36,650 after the hand.