2019 Heartland Poker Tour Ameristar East Chicago

Main Event
Day: 1a
Event Info

2019 Heartland Poker Tour Ameristar East Chicago

Final Results
Winner
Josh Reichard
Winning Hand
73
Prize
$186,812
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,650
Prize Pool
$833,760
Entries
579
Level Info
Level
30
Blinds
60,000 / 120,000
Ante
120,000
Players Info - Day 1a
Entries
103
Players Left
20

Johnson Triples Up

Level 15 : 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante

Aaron Johnson opened action with a raise all in for 19,000 and was called by George Dietz. Action on the table folded around to Ruslan Saldkov who three-bet all in getting a fold from Dietz.

Ruslan Saldkov: {a-Diamonds}{q-Hearts}
Aaron Johnson: {10-Spades}{10-Hearts}

It was a classic race with Johnson's tournament life at risk as the flop fell {j-Hearts}{k-Spades}{5-Spades} giving Saldkoc a broadway draw and Johnson a sweat.

The {5-Hearts} turn paired the board and Johnson was able to breathe after the dealer completed the board with the {8-Hearts} river.

Player Chips Progress
Ruslan Sladkov us
Ruslan Sladkov
315,000 15,000
George Dietz us
George Dietz
145,000 25,000
Aaron Johnson us
Aaron Johnson
60,000 36,500

Tags: George DietzAaron JohnsonRuslan Saldkov