With 6,000 already in the pot, and the board showing 
, Neil Rodvold checked from the big blind, and Andrew Mittman bet 3,000.
Rodvold thought it over for awhile and made the call, mucking his holdings when Mittman turned over 
for the rivered straight.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
48,000 | |
|
21,000 |
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Level: 4
Blinds: 200/400
Ante: 400
Richard Lanes, on the big blind, The hijack, cutoff, and all checked the 
flop. All three players proceeded to check on the turn.
The 
came in on the river, Lanes bet 2,000, and both opponents folded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
41,000 |
The pot was already up to 10,000 in a three-way pot with the board showing 
. Richard Lanes checked on the small blind, and Michael Zucchet bet 5,000 from the big blind.
The player on the button folded, as did Lanes, sending the pot to Zucchet.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
41,000 | |
|
|
38,000
-3,000
|
-3,000 |
Players are now on a 10-minute break.
Level: 5
Blinds: 300/600
Ante: 600
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Both Mark Feinberg and Lawrence Kidd checked on the turn with 
on the board.
Feinberg checked again on the 
river, Lawrence put out a bet for 1,100 and got the call. Kidd took down the pot, showing 
for top two pair.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
56,000
-4,000
|
-4,000 |
|
|
31,000 |
