Seidel Fades Lew's Flush Draw to Double
On a flop of 
, Erik Seidel checked from the big blind and allowed Randy Lew to bet 2,400 from the under-the-gun position. Seidel then check-raised to 5,400, Lew put in a big raise, and Seidel called off for a total of 18,200.
Lew: 
Seidel: 
Seidel had flopped trips but needed to fade Lew's flush draw to survive. The 
turn paired Lew and gave him a couple more outs, but the 
blanked on the river. Seidel laid claim to a much needed double late on Day 1.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
50,000 | 20,000 |
|
16,800 | -36,200 |