Deuce is Good For Redding; Lita Flips Fryett to the Rail
In a blind versus blind battle, Mark Redding bet 300,000 on a flop of J♣6♣4♥ and Matthew Faust moved all in. Redding tanked for a few minutes before calling for 1,600,000.
Mark Redding: A♣2♣
Matthew Faust: 10♣7♣
Both players showed a flush draw, while Redding was ahead with his ace. The 2♦ turn gave him a pair, while the J♠ fell on the river to earn him the double up.
"I'm trying to win the tournament," he told Faust.
At another table, Michael Fryett opened to 250,000 under the gun and Valentin Lita three-bet to 600,000 in middle position. Fryett then moved all in for 1,200,000. "I hope you have ace-king," Lita told him as he quickly called.
Michael Fryett: A♥K♣
Valentin Lita: J♠J♣
The Q♥4♥2♥ flop gave Fryett additional outs to go with his overcards, but Lita held up through the 2♠ turn and 5♠ river to send Fryett to the rail.