Loeser Loses to Bicknell

For the past hands, all three tables have been tanking excessively as the next elimination meant everyone would catch a pay jump.

Kristen Bicknell raised to 175,000 from mid-position and was called by Basil Yaiche in the hijack. Manig Loeser also called in the big blind.

The flop came , Loeser checked, Bicknell continued with a bet of 225,000. Yaiche folded but Loeser made it 765,000 while keeping 5,000 behind. Bicknell called.

The turn was the , Loeser decided to also tank until the clock was called on him and the floor gave Loeser 30 seconds to take a decision. When time was running down, Loeser decided to check. Bicknell put in the 5,000 but the dealer instructed her to put in at least 80,000. Loeser tanked again and then made the call eventually with for the gutshot to the straight. Bicknell held for the flopped top pair and improved two pair.