Szymaszek Continues to Climb
Level 29
: 80,000/160,000, 0 ante
Scott Seiver raised and Matt Szymaszek called from the big blind. The dealer spread the 
flop and both players checked. The turn was the 
and Szymaszek check-called a bet from Seiver.
The river was the 
and Szymaszek checked. Seiver threw out a bet and Szymaszek called. "No pair" said Seiver throwing his hand into the muck and Szymaszek turned over his 
for middle pair to take the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,700,000 | 300,000 |
|
1,500,000 | -500,000 |
and then 
and the most significant rail of anyone remaining was left disappointed. Chung shook hands with his opponents and took a payout ticket.
and Seiver check-called a bet from Szymaszek. The 
completed the board and Seiver checked. Szymaszek threw out a bet and Seiver began to talk himself through the hand. He eventually called and Szymaszek showed 
for a rivered flush.
and Szymaszek bet the 
river. Chung tanked awhile and called, with Szymaszek taking showdown with 
.
flop. Szymaszek checked, Chung bet and Szymaszek check-raised.
but Szymaszek had flopped a straight with his 
.
with Szymaszek betting every street. Chung went into the tank on the river.
and his rail went wild.
and Szymaszek tossed out a bet. Chung thought it over for about 30-seconds before folding and Szymaszek took the pot.
, Seiver let out and both players quickly folded.