Chris Moneymaker ripped his last 9,000 in from the lojack, and Jim Petzing looked down at his cards in the big blind before saying, "Let's gamble!" and calling.
Moneymaker: 
Petzing: 
Petzing found a pair and a gutshot on the 
flop, and the 
turn gave Petzing two pair, leaving Moneymaker searching for an eight for the win or a king for a chop. The 
river provided neither, and Petzing secured a $500 bounty for eliminating Moneymaker.
Level: 5
Blinds: 300/500
Ante: 500
Players are off on their first fifteen-minute break of the day.
A player raised to 1,100 from the hijack, and Kody Barrett three-bet to 3,800 from the small blind. The hijack four-bet jammed for Barrett's last 15,100 and Barrett called.
Barrett: 
Opponent: 
Barrett survived the 
flop, but his opponent said, "How 'bout a deuce?" after the 
turn gave the hijack a wheel draw in addition to his ace for outs. The 
river bricked off, and Barrett's queens held for the double.
The RIU Reno VIII is chock full of fun promotions. One of them is the "Last Warrior Standing" Drawing, which applies to today's tournament. Here's how it works.
To qualify for the Last Warrior Standing drawing, participants must be the last player remaining in any qualifying RIU Reno VIII tournament wearing Run It Up gear, Team RIU member gear, or Andrew Neeme gear. Qualifiers will receive entry into a drawing taking place on April 21st for their chance to win one prize package to attend Run It Up Reno in October 2019.
One (1) Last Warrior Standing Drawing entry will be awarded per specified tournament. If a qualifier achieves the feat in multiple tournaments they will receive one (1) entry per specified tournament.
The drawing will take place at or around 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 21 during the first break on the Main Event Day 2. Qualifiers need not be present to win.
The prize package includes one (1) entry into the RIU Reno IX Main Event ($600) taking place in October 2019, transportation credit (up to $900), and choice of six (6) complimentary nights hotel accommodations ($1,100 value) at Peppermill Reno.
Here are the remaining qualifying tournaments:
| Date | Time | Event | Buy-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 18 | 5pm | 6-Max NORSE | $125 |
| Friday, April 19 | 2pm | Thursday Thrilla Day 2 (final table) | $1,100 |
| Friday, April 19 | 5pm | 6-Max Triple Stud | $125 |
| Saturday, April 20 | 5pm | 2, 3, 4, 5 Mix | $125 |
Level: 4
Blinds: 200/400
Ante: 400
2003 WSOP Main Event champ Chris Moneymaker raised to 800 from the cutoff, and was called by Andrew Lok, as well as former Survivor champ Tyson Apostol in the big blind.
Action checked to Moneymaker on a 
flop, and he bet 1,100. Only Lok called.
Both players checked the 
turn, and Lok checked the river. Moneymaker announced a bet of 4,000, leaving himself just 3,000 behind, and Lok thought for a moment before jamming all in.
"Ahhhh! What did you do?" Moneymaker said as soon as Lok completed pushing his stack in the middle.
"Googly-mooglies, what?" Moneymaker shook his head, then asked, "Show me if I fold? Ace-nine? I was value betting!"
Moneymaker eventually tossed the 
face up before folding, and Lok turned over 
for a bluff.
"I hate you," Moneymaker said with a wry grin as Lok drug in the pot.
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