Brikis Chips Up
Josh Brikis checked a 
board and saw one opponent bet 700 with another calling. Brikis popped it to 2,500 and opponent #1 came back over the top, making it 5,000 to go. The third player in the hand got out of the way and action was back on Brikis.
After about 30 seconds, he re-raised enough to cover the rest of his opponent's stack. "Only two hands I don't want to see," said Brikis' opponent while calling.
Brikis showed 
, while his opponent turned over 
. Brikis held a slight edge with bottom pair and a straight draw and furthered his lead when the 
turn card made him a straight. Brikis faded the river diamond as the 
appeared to lock up the pot for him.
"Some people are just too good," complained Brikis' sore-losered opponent as he exited the tournament area. Brikis, on the other hand, is all smiles and up to about 44,000.