Abel Surging
Level 6
: 200/500, 500 ante
Two players limped in before the cutoff raised it to 2,500. The big blind called, as did the limpers, and everyone checked to 
on fourth street. Action checked to the cutoff, who bet 4,000. The big blind called, and Griffin Abel raised to 12,000 from the hijack. Only the cutoff continued and it was heads up to the 
river.
Abel threw in 20,000, about half of his opponent's remaining chips. That player thought for around a minute then tossed in calling chips but couldn't beat 
for eights full.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
118,000
118,000
|
118,000 |
board in a four-handed pot, a player bet 1,500 and was called by all three opponents, one of which was Bob Nolen in late position. The river brought a 
and the same player led for 5,200, getting one call and one fold before Nolen went all in for his last 12,200. The original bettor called and Nolan showed 
for a turned nut flush, more than doubling his stack.
, which checked around to the 
. Ricky Ali bet out 2,000 from the small blind and Jason Pickup stuck his 8,900 in from the big blind. Ali called, though he was less than thrilled.
river.
. The river brought a 
and both players checked. 
, having rivered two pair. His opponent showed 
, signifying his hand was best until the river.
but saw he was dominated by 
