Anthony "Stretch" Reynolds is off to a good start of Day 1b of the Main Event as he was seen raking in a few pots after betting his opponents out of the hand.
Reynolds said that he flew in from Georgia to play this event and is excited to attempt to make a deep run. He is one of the many players who have decided to descend upon Houston for the Main Event, with more and more showing up here on Day 1b and as the week goes on to helping this the largest poker tournament in Texas history.
The board read . David Pham bet about 6,000 and his opponent called.
The river was the . His opponent led out with a bet of 15,000. Pham raised to 35,000 which prompted a fold after a few moments and Pham collected the pot.
Action was picked up on the turn with the board reading . Scott Carvington bet 2,500 and his opponent called.
The river came the to pair the board and out a third spade. Carvington loaded up and fired a large bet of 11,000. His opponent considered it for several moments before eventually folded to send the pot over to Carvington.