07-02-2008 00:35 UTC-7

Rivkin Picks Up Some Chips

[user42991]

Preflop, Brandon Wong raised from late position and Eric Rivkin reraised. Wong made the call.

On a flop of {9-Clubs}

{9-Clubs}

{8-Clubs}

{2-Spades}

, Wong bet out and Rivkin made the call. The same action occurred on the turn of the {3-Clubs}

{3-Clubs}

and the river of the {9-Hearts}

{9-Hearts}

.

At showdown, Rivkin showed {A-Diamonds}

{A-Diamonds}

{8-Spades}

for nines up, and Wong showed {8-Hearts}

{8-Hearts}

{K-Diamonds}

for nines up as well. Unfortunately for Wong, Rivkin's ace outkicked Wong's king.

After the hand, Rivkin moved up to 42,000 in chips. Wong was down to 36,000.

Tags: Eric Rivkin