Good News, Bad News for Stout
Level 3
: 75/150, 0 ante
With about 1,500 chips in the pot and the board reading 
, action checked to the button and he bet 600. Matt Stout check-raised to 3,075 from the hijack and, after brief consideration, the button called.
The 
hit the turn and Stout announced "pot," putting himself all in for 4,125. The button went into the tank.
"The good news is it's PLO," said the button.
"The bad news is it's PLO," Stout replied.
After a bit more banter, the button called to put Stout at risk.
Matt Stout: 
Button: 
Stout had the lead with top pair, a flush draw, and an open-ended straight draw, while his opponent had little hope of winning the pot. The final card was the 
which gave both players a seven-high straight, so they chopped the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
9,000
-6,000
|
-6,000 |