Matsson Joins the Party

Another hand between Josh Arieh and an opponent results in another pot shipped to the opponent. Arieh limped under the gun, then called when Kenneth Matsson raised to 21,000. Matsson checked the {A-Hearts}

, inducing a bet of 26,000 from Arieh. Matsson quickly check-raised to 110,000. Arieh wanted no part of that bet and folded.

Matsson chipped up to 295,000. Arieh, who once had 861,000 chips, has slipped to 675,000. He is still the chip leader.