Hands #70-72: Riess Cracks Aces and Takes the Lead
Hand #70: Ryan Riess limped from the button, John Smith raised to 100,000 from the big blind, and Riess called.
The flop came down and Smith continued for 150,000. Riess called, the turn fell and both players checked. The river completed the board and Smith checked to Riess who bet 175,000. Smith called after a few moments.
Riess tabled for threes full of nines, Smith showed as he mucked, and Riess took down the pot.
Hand #71: Smith raised to 100,000 from the button, Riess three-bet to 340,000, and Smith folded.
Hand #72: Riess raised to 100,000 from the button and Smith called from the big blind.
They checked to the turn of a both where Smith bet 100,000. Riess raised to 250,000, Smith called, and the river fell. Smith checked, Riess bet 440,000, and Smith folded.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Ryan Riess |
2,150,000
850,000
|
850,000 |
|
||
John Smith |
1,050,000
-850,000
|
-850,000 |