2023 RGPS Iowa
Action was picked up with cards on their backs between Dustin Helmuth and Michael Henery with Henery at risk for his final 12,500.
Michael Henery: Q♥Q♦
Dustin Helmuth: A♥K♣
The flop came out Q♣8♣4♠ and the set of queens put Henery into the lead. The turn 10♦ gave Helmuth outs in the form of a jack.
"Come on jack!" Helmuth shouted before the river. His cries fell on deaf ears as the 6♠ river peeled off, securing Henery the pot.
Level: 3
Blinds: 200/400
Ante: 400
Nate Steuer was involved in a sizable pot on the button with another player in the cutoff.
The flop rolled out 10♥2♦8♣ and the cutoff checked to Steuer who be 2,600 which his opponent quickly called.
On the 7♦ turn, the cutoff checked a second time and Steuer sized up to 9,000. His opponent gave it some thought before tossing his hand into the muck, ceding the pot to the 2021 RGPS Council Bluffs Main Event champion.
Level: 2
Blinds: 200/300
Ante: 300
Action was picked up on the river in pot containing 6,300 with Eric Ebsen on the button.
With a board reading K♠6♣2♦2♠Q♥, the other player in the hijack checked to Ebsen who bet 3,600. His opponent contemplated his decision for a bit before deciding to call.
Ebsen turned over 4♥2♥ for three twos which was good against his opponent's K♥9♥ and Ebsen took down the pot.
Level: 1
Blinds: 100/200
Ante: 200
The players have taken their seats and cards are in the air.