Bennett Ahead, Then Behind, Then Ahead Again
Steven Joudry opened in early position to 600 and got a call in middle position from Antonio De La Cruz before Thomas Bennett put in a three-bet to 2,000 from the cutoff. Jeffrey Cormier then cold-called the button before Joudry completed and De La Cruz folded.
The players were three-ways to a 4♥Q♦2♥ flop. It checked to Bennett who continued for 2,600. Cormier called on the button and then Joudry put in the check-raise to 7,500.
Without wasting much time, Bennett moved all in for about 35,000. To his surprise, Cormier snap-called while saying "Guess its time to rebuy..."
It was then back on Joudry who went into the tank. After about a minute, he mucked and Bennett quickly said to Cormier, "Well I guess you have me beat."
The cards were rolled over and Cormier said "not yet."
Thomas Bennett: A♦Q♣ 
Jeffrey Cormier: Q♥8♥
Cormier was behind until the dealer peeled the A♥ off the top of the deck giving him a flush. He quickly said "but I'm ahead now!"
That may have been a bit premature as the river came the gross A♣ giving Bennett the nuts. He dragged a massive pot and was happy to hear that his flop jam got Joudry to fold ace-queen and he was able to avoid the chop.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
85,000 | 85,000 |
|
65,000 | 65,000 |
|
40,000 | 40,000 |
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36,000 | 36,000 |