Steinman Gets Quick "Double"

On the last hand of the previous level, there was around 3,000 in the pot with four way action on a flop of . Niv Decalo had checked from early position to put action on Ian Steinman, who was in middle position and bet 1,500. The next two players to act were Ray Villaman in the hijack and Adam Demersseman in the cutoff. Both players called. Decalo got out of their way and action proceeded with three players still in contention of the pot.

The turn came and Steinman, who was first to act, fired another 5,000. Villaman thought for a bit and called. Demersseman called behind.

The river fell . Steinman put out a final bet of 23,000. Villaman went into the tank, setting aside calling chips and seeming as if he were about to make the call. Better judgment won over for him and he sent his cards to the muck. Meanwhile, Demersseman, having had time to think over his decision during Villaman's turn to act, threw out chips to call shortly after action fell upon him.

Steinman tabled and the dealer announced a queen-high straight. Demersseman mucked.

Villaman remarked on the hand, though it was unclear what he said. It appeared as if he said he had made the right fold, as he was heard talking about how he knew Steinman had something after he had continued betting.

Steinman commented back, saying that he called for a red deuce on the river in his head after receiving two calls on the turn. The dealer had complied and despite not getting all in for a double up, Steinman quickly finds two starting stacks now in front of him with which to play.