Rheem Sliding
Level 16
: 2,500/5,000, 0 ante
Chino Rheem opened to 11,000 in middle position, and Michel Abecassis put his 32,500 in the pot on the button.
"You've been patient, my friend," Rheem said. "You've been patient."
Deciding the odds compelled him to call, Rheem tossed in a call.
Rheem: 
Abecassis: 
Both players flopped pairs on the 
flop, but Abecassis' eights were best, and they stood through the 
and 
.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
72,000 | -124,000 |
|
70,000 | -70,000 |