Epic Poker League Event #1

Main Event
Day: 4
Event Info

Epic Poker League Event #1

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
ak
Prize
$1,000,000
Event Info
Buy-in
$20,000
Prize Pool
$3,085,200
Entries
137
Level Info
Level
23
Blinds
25,000 / 50,000
Ante
5,000

Seidel is a Sicko

Level 21 : 15,000/30,000, 5,000 ante
Erik Seidel (photo courtesy of Epic Poker)
Erik Seidel (photo courtesy of Epic Poker)

Erik Seidel raised to 72,000 from the cutoff seat and Chino Rheem called from the button. The flop came down {A-Clubs}{A-Hearts}{K-Diamonds} and Seidel fired 105,000. Rheem took a few moments and then called to see the {7-Spades} fall on the turn. Seidel fired again, this time making it 180,000. Rheem leaned forward and checked out Seidel's stack. He then took another look at his holecards before studying some more. After another two minutes or so, Rheem announced a raise and made it 405,000 to go.

After the turn raise from Rheem, it was Seidel's turn to go into the tank. He studied for a minute or so and then made the call. The dealer landed the {4-Diamonds} on the end of the board and Seidel checked. Rheem took some time to himself before reaching towards his chips and pulling out a chunk. After shuffling and cutting some of his stack, Rheem announced that he was all in, having Seidel covered. Silence came over the crowd as Seidel sat in the tank for a couple minutes. Rheem's rail was on their feet anxiously awaiting what was happening.

After a couple of minutes, Seidel adjusted himself in his chair and apologized to the table for taking so long. "Sorry guys," he said before studying for a bit more. Seidel had what looked to be approximately 725,000 behind. Finally, Seidel announced a call.

Immediately, Rheem tapped the table and Seidel tabled the {7-Diamonds}{5-Clubs} for two pair, aces and sevens. All Rheem could do was muck and began to count down the chips to send over. Seidel's stack was counted down to 740,000 and Rheem sent it over.

After sending over the chips, Rheem stood up, turned to his rail and said, "If I saw his hand, I'd do it again."

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Chino Gets Some Back

Level 21 : 15,000/30,000, 5,000 ante

Action folded around to Erik Seidel in the big blind and he limped in. Chino Rheem checked his option and these two were set to go at it again.

The flop was {6-Hearts}{5-Diamonds}{8-Clubs} and both players checked. The turn was the {5-Hearts} and Seidel led for 40,000. Rheem raised to 125,000 and Seidel, who still had a broad smile on his face from the monster pot he recently won, made the call.

The river was the {a-Hearts}, Seidel checked and Rheem bet 200,000. Seidel thought for a bit and let go of his hand to give Rheem some small sense of revenge.

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Rheem on a Roll

Level 21 : 15,000/30,000, 5,000 ante

Chino Rheem raised from middle position to 80,000 and Hasan Habib called from the big blind position.

Habib checked in the dark and the flop was {k-Hearts}{6-Hearts}{5-Diamonds}. Rheem continued for 100,000 before Habib raised the action to 250,000. Rheem thought a bit and announced he was all in. That drew a quick fold from Habib and Rheem won another pot.

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Rheem Playing Every Hand Now

Level 21 : 15,000/30,000, 5,000 ante

Since losing that big pot to Erik Seidel and doubling him up, Chino Rheem has been involved in every single hand. Once again, Rheem opened with a raise. This time it was from under the gun and to 70,000. Everyone folded, but Rheem seems to want to play every hand.

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Finally a Fold from Rheem

Level 21 : 15,000/30,000, 5,000 ante

Action folded to Erik Seidel in the small blind and he raised to 90,000. Chino Rheem gave him some chatter and then mucked his hand, finally opting not to play a hand.

Rheem Involved Again

Level 21 : 15,000/30,000, 5,000 ante

Action folded to Chino Rheem in the small blind and he limped in. Gavin Smith checked his option.

The flop was {j-Diamonds}{q-Diamonds}{7-Spades} and both players checked. The turn was the {6-Hearts} and Rheem led out for 40,000 which was met by a quick call from Smith. The river was the {q-Spades} which was checked by Rheem and bet by Smith for 100,000. Rheem went unusually long into the tank and thought for three or four minutes before tossing in the chips to call.

Smith had a pair of jacks which were good enough to take the pot and halt Rheem's recent run.

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Rheem Shoves Turn

Level 21 : 15,000/30,000, 5,000 ante

Chino Rheem raised to 70,000, continuing to play nearly every hand since losing that big pot to Erik Seidel. Hasan Habib made the call from the big blind and the flop came down {Q-Hearts}{10-Clubs}{7-Hearts}. Habib checked, Rheem bet 100,000 and Habib called.

The turn was the {9-Clubs} and Habib checked. Rheem almost instantly moved all in. Habib tanked for a little bit and then mucked his hand.

Tags: Chino RheemErik Seidel

Smith's Turn to Shove

Level 21 : 15,000/30,000, 5,000 ante

From under the gun, a recently quiet Jason Mercier raised to 60,000. Action folded to Gavin Smith in the big blind who moved all in for 555,000.

Mercier thought for a little while with a perplexed face before deciding to let his hand go.

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Habib Moves All In

Level 21 : 15,000/30,000, 5,000 ante

From under the gun, Erik Seidel raised to 70,000 and action folded to Hasan Habib in the big blind. He made the call and the {3-Hearts}{k-Spades}{a-Spades} flop was seen heads up. Habib checked and Seidel continued for 70,000. It didn't take long for Habib to announce he was all in and Seidel folded even more quickly.

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Seidel Check-Raises River

Level 21 : 15,000/30,000, 5,000 ante

Erik Seidel limped his small blind after action had folded around. Chino Rheem was in the big blind and raised to 85,000 which Seidel called.

The flop was {3-Diamonds}{q-Clubs}{9-Diamonds} and Seidel let Rheem continue for 100,000 and called.

The turn was the {2-Clubs} and this time both players checked to see the {a-Clubs} hit the river. Seidel checked and Rheem took a stab for 200,000. Seidel thought a bit and raised to 500,000. Rheem didn't waste time folding and Seidel raked in the pot.

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