Wassmuth Chipping Up Early
Level 15
: 400/800, 100 ante
Arne Ruge opened to 2,000 from early position and Chad Wassmuth then three-bet to 5,400. Ruge made the call and the flop came down 
. Wassmuth led out for 7,800 and Ruge took several moments before making the call.
The turn came the 
and action checked to Ruge who bet 7,600. Wassmuth decided to raise to 17,600 and Ruge took a few moments before calling the raise.
The river fell the 
and Wassmuth bet out 21,600. Ruge threw his cards in the muck and Wassmuth scooped in an early pot at the start of Day 2.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
146,500 | 29,000 |
|
93,200 | -24,900 |