Slow Times
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Level 1
: 3,000/6,000, 0 ante
The action has been pretty slow of late, with a couple of players picking up the blinds preflop without contest and Christopher Vitch even getting a walk.
2012 World Series of Poker
Event 25: $1,500 Limit Hold'em Shootout
Day: 3
Set For Thomas
Darin Thomas threw out a raise before the flop that was called by Victor Ramdin. Sean Rice three-bet and both players called.
A flop of 
was spread out in front of the three and Rice continued out with a bet. Thomas raised the action and Ramdin got out of the way. Rice called and the 
turned.
Rice check-raised the turn only to find Thomas come over the top with a three-bet. Rice called and the 
came on the river. Rice check-called a final bet from Thomas.
Thomas tabled 
for a turned set of eights, causing Rice to shoot his hand into the muck and Thomas to scoop the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
201,000
45,500
|
45,500 |
|
180,000
20,000
|
20,000 |
Level One Count Update
As you can see, Victor Ramdin has been the player who has bled the most chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
230,000
35,000
|
35,000 |
|
220,000
28,000
|
28,000 |
|
210,000
25,000
|
25,000 |
|
||
|
|
205,000
4,000
|
4,000 |
|
185,000
-25,000
|
-25,000 |
|
|
||
|
|
170,000
-10,000
|
-10,000 |
|
170,000
33,000
|
33,000 |
|
||
|
130,000
-29,000
|
-29,000 |
|
||
|
110,000
-47,500
|
-47,500 |
|
45,000
-91,000
|
-91,000 |
|
||
Level: 2
Limits: 4,000/8,000
Ante: 0
Derden's Ace-King
Level 2
: 4,000/8,000, 0 ante
Brian Meinders raised preflop and was called by Preston Derden. The flop was 
and Meinders continued out. Derden called and the two saw the 
on the turn. Meinders bet and was called once again.
The river was the 
and both players checked. Derden tabled 
and was able to drag in this pot.
Vitch Wins One
Level 2
: 4,000/8,000, 0 ante
Christopher Vitch opened up the action with a raise and Sean Rice made the call as the action was sent To Matthew Schreiber in the big blind. Schreiber opted to call and it was three-handed to a 
flop.
On the flop, Schreiber checked and Vitch bet. Rice flicked out a call and Schreiber got out of the way as a 
hit the turn. Vitch again fired out and Rice called. The 
was the last card to be dealt on the felt. Again Vitch bet here and after a few moments, Rice called.
Rice's cards went straight into the muck as Vitch tabled his 
.
Ramdin Climbs A Little
Victor Ramdin raised preflop and it folded around to Preston Derden who called from the big blind.
The flop brought 
and Derden checked to Ramdin who continued out. Derden called and the turn was the 
. Once again Derden check-called a bet and the river was the 
.
Same procedure on the flop, and after Derden tossed in his called, Ramdin showed 
for Broadway and was able to drag the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
90,000
-20,000
|
-20,000 |
|
|
58,000
13,000
|
13,000 |
|
|
||
Ace High Strong for Derden
Level 2
: 4,000/8,000, 0 ante
Ian Johns started up the action by making it two bets to go. Matt Schreiber then put in a third. Preston Derden made the call and so too did Johns as the dealer readied three cards.
Flop: 
On the flop, Johns tapped the table with a check and Schreiber bet. Derden went with a call and Johns got out of the way. The on the turn would see Schreiber fire out another bet and Derden made another call.
When a landed on the river, both players opted to check. Derden quickly tabled his , with ace-high strong enough to take down the pot.`
A Couple with Ian
Level 2
: 4,000/8,000, 0 ante
The play has been quite slow during this second level, but Ian Johns has still been getting quite active. Johns recently took part in two hands back-to-back and they went a little something like this:
- Brian Meinders opened it up, making it two bets to go. Johns then three-bet and only Meinders called. On the
flop, Meinders opted to check-fold to the bet of Johns. - Brock Parker opened up the action with a raise and Johns promptly three-bet. Parker called and a
flop was dealt. Parker checked and Johns bet. Parker then check-raised and Johns called. On the 
turn, Parker would lead and Johns fold.
Nines and Fives For Rice
Level 2
: 4,000/8,000, 0 ante
Victor Ramdin opened with a raise and was called by Sean Rice and Ian Johns from the big blind.
The flop fell 
and it checked to Rice who bet out. Johns threw out a check-raise and Ramdin got out of the way. Rice called and the turn brought the 
. Johns bet fourth street and Rice called once again. The river was the 
and Johns fired one more bet. Rice called and showed for nines and fives, which was ahead of Johns' for queen-ten high.