Hands #6-10: Katz Puts Riess to the Test
Hand #6: Cary Katz opened to 45,000 from the cutoff with 
but could not pick up any customers.
Hand #7: Ben Tollerene looked down at the 
in the cutoff and raised it up to 45,000. Ryan Riess defended his big blind with 
and the flop came 
. Riess checked to Tollerene who continued for 45,000 and Riess quickly folded.
Hand #8: Riess raised to 45,000 on the button with 
and picked up the blinds and ante.
Hand #9: Jake Schindler opened to 45,000 in the cutoff with 
and Riess flat-called on the button with 
. Katz also came along with 
in the big blind and the flop came 
. The action checked around to Riess who fired 60,000. Katz called with his top set while Schindler let his hand go. The hit the turn and Katz checked again, allowing Riess to bet another 165,000. Katz check-raised all in for 390,000 and Riess burned up a time extension before letting his hand go.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,105,000 | -270,000 |
|
840,000 | 350,000 |