We'll Have a New Champion This Year
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In his final hand of the day, Racener opened the betting with a raise to 500. Two players, including Akio Ishige, came along to the flop.
The dealer spread out the first three community cards:
. Racener continued out with a bet, prompting one opponent to fold. Ishige wasn't so easily deterred though as he came along with a call.Heads up then, fourth street brought a
. Both men checked.The river came a
. Racener bet 3,800, nearly his full stack. Ishige moved all in, and Racener made the call.Showdown:
Racener:
Ishige:
Having made his straight, Akio Ishige has done the deed, knocking off the defending champion and chipping his way up to 14,000.