Richard Decowski, a World War II veteran in his nineties, is currently one of the chip leaders here in the Main Event. A native of Chicago, Decowkski earned his entry into the tournament grinding $1-$2 no limit hold'em.
With the Chicago Bears playing a big game on Monday Night Football this week, we asked Decowski if he was a fan.
"No," he answered quickly. "I hate them."
The table burst into laughter.
We'll keep our eyes on the veteran as he battles this tough field.
After a raise from a player in early position to 1,100, Joe Kuether reraised to 2,700 from middle position. Play folded over to the small blind, and that player took a minute before making the call. The original raiser also called.
The flop came down , and action checked to Kuether. He bet 4,200. The small blind check-raised to 9,100, and the next player folded. Kuether took some time, but then flipped up the as he folded his hand to show that he was laying down two jacks. His opponent didn't show.
Hiren "Sunny" Patel opened to 1,025 from early position, and the action folded to a player in middle position who announced, "Make it three [thousand]."
The action folded back to Patel who four-bet jammed for effectively 9,000 or so, and his opponent immediately called.
Patel:
Opponent:
The board ran out , giving Patel's opponent The Wheel.
, and action checked to Kuether. He bet 4,200. The small blind check-raised to 9,100, and the next player folded. Kuether took some time, but then flipped up the 
as he folded his hand to show that he was laying down two jacks. His opponent didn't show.
, giving Patel's opponent The Wheel.
, Decowski checked, and the player on his direct left tossed out 1,200. Only Decowski called.
completed the board, and the player fired 3,100. Decowski called, and his opponent showed 
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against an opponent's pocket fours. The flop, turn and river ran out 
