Main Event Day 1a
Level 8: 400/800 (800)
Entries: 110/194
Prize Pool: €700,000 GTD

Renata Onodyova opened to 2,000 UTG. Alessandro Assaloni made the call on the Button, and Rami Amuri joined the fun from the Small Blind.

Amuri checked the 9♠4♥J♦ flop, and Onodyova continued for 3,000. Assaloni made the call before Amuri mucked his hand. Onodyova fired another 7,000 on the 9♦ turn, big enough to get Assaloni to fold.

There has never been a woman winning the Battle of Malta Main Event; perhaps, Onodyova is one of the female players looking to break new ground.

Alessandro Assaloni: 74,100
Renata Onodyova: 54,000