Ryder Has the Nuts

Calum Grant

Level 27 : Blinds 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante

Patrick Tardif opened to 210,000 from the hijack and Richard Ryder called on his direct left. Andrey Pateychuk also called from the big blind.

Tardif continued for 230,000 on the 8?4?3? flop before Ryder raised to 650,000. Pateychuk got out of the way but Tardif stuck around.

Tardif check-called for 350,000 on the A? turn, and then came the 6? river. Tardif opted to lead out for 1,000,000 and was met with a raise to 2,200,000. Tardif couldn't believe the spot that put him in and removed his cap briefly while thinking over his options.

The frustration seemed to be setting in as Tardif called.

Ryder had flatted preflop with K?K? and he had the nut-flush. Tardif mucked his hand and Ryder chipped up.