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Luigi D’Alterio is usually in attendance at Casino Malta during the Battle of Malta and this time is no different. The Italian came into the festival with nearly $800,000 in tournament cashes as tracked by The Hendon Mob and is looking to possibly break the $1 million barrier if he is able to win the Battle of Malta Main Event.

D’Alterio was recently put to the test. Sonia Fruti jammed for 50,800 into a pot of just 15,000 with the T♣6♠7♣Q♣3♥ on the board. D’Alterio went into the tank for about five minutes before the clock was called by a player not involved in the hand.

The floor set the clock for 30 seconds and D’Alterio eventually let go of his hand with just two seconds on the clock. Meanwhile, a big smile appeared on Fruti’s face as slid her cards face down to the dealer before collecting the pot.

Sonia Fruti – 66,000
Luigi D’Alterio – 60,000

Sonia Fruti