button in SafariOff to the Wright Start
Bracelet Winner Larry Wright has been off to a great start in that Main Event. A couple recent hands exemplify his tournament so far.
In the first, Wright faced a preflop raise and three-bet to 1,625. The initial raiser called, and the flop fell 
. Action checked to Wright, who bet 750. His opponent folded, and Wright took the pot.
In the next hand, Wright opened the preflop action with a raise to 450, and drew two callers. The dealer spread 
for the flop, and Wright continued for 750. One opponent called, but the other folded, and the remaining players saw the turn heads up. It was the 
, and Wright slowed down. After he checked, his opponent bet 2,000, and Wright called. The river brought the 
, and Wright checked again. His opponent now bet 6,000, and Wright announced a call, showing 
for trips. The other player angrily slammed his cards down as he mucked, and Wright took the pot. He’s now up to 75,000 in chips.