Hands #167-171 Blumstein Adds to His Stack
Hand #167: Dan Ott folded his button, and Scott Blumstein called in the small blind. Benjamin Pollak checked his big blind, and the dealer put out a flop of 
. Blumstein checked, as did Pollak, and the 
hit the turn. Both players checked again, and the 
completed the board. Blumstein checked a third time, as did Pollak, and Blumstein showed 
for two pair. Pollak mucked, and the pot went to Blumstein.
Hand #168: Blumstein folded on the button, and Pollak raised it up to 7.8 million in the small blind. Ott quickly released his hand, and Pollak took in the pot.
Hand #169: Pollak folded his button, and Ott thought from the small blind for a bit before folding as well, giving Blumstein a walk.
Hand #170: Ott released from the button, and in the small blind, Blumstein limped in. Pollak checked his option, and they went heads up to a flop of 
. Blumstein led out for 2.5 million, and Pollak called. The turn brought the , and Blumstein fired again, this time for 5.5 million. Pollak released his hand, and Blumstein took in the chips.
Hand #171: Blumstein open shoved from the button, and both of the blinds released.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
258,370,000
14,900,000
|
14,900,000 |
|
||
|
55,150,000
-6,900,000
|
-6,900,000 |
|
47,050,000
-8,000,000
|
-8,000,000 |