Riess Rising on the Scene
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Level 5
: 100/200, 25 ante
In October, when Ryan Riess made the final table of the Horseshoe Hammond Main Event, our live reporting team couldn't find any results from him on Hendon Mob or any other online database. Likewise, we couldn't find his online poker name.
Riess went on the finish second, earning $239,063, and since that day he's recorded 13 live cashes for a total of $36,000. That's a pretty nice start to a live career.
He's in the field today, and he was just heads up with an opponent on a flop of 
. The player check-called a 550-chip bet, and the turn brought the 
. The player postured before reaching for chips, prompting Riess to fold 
face up.
Despite losing that hand, Riess has been able to chip up the slightest bit, and sits with 22,000 chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
22,000
2,000
|
2,000 |
|
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