Two players limped in before the action made its way around the table to Kessler in late position, who limped as well. The player with the button then raised to 200 and everyone who'd limped made the call; both blinds folded.
The flop came
and the action checked around to the button who bet 650. One limper called, as did Kessler, sending the action three-way to the turn: 
.All three remaining players checked the turn, then the river
. The cards were then turned over:Player 1:
Kessler:
Button:
Kessler's nine of spades gave him a flush, which was good enough to take down the pot, putting him at 16,600 in chips.
. The board filled out 
, and Kessler's set proved to be good enough as his opponent mucked an inferior hand. Kessler is up to about 21,500 as his early fortune continues.
and Madsen check-called a 500 bet from his opponent.
and facing a raise of 3,000, Lance Oliver shipped all of his remaining chips into the middle. His opponent quickly called, putting himself at risk, and slammed down 
for a wheel. Oliver turned over 
and knew he was in trouble. A harmless 
was the turn, before an 
