Ludemann Drags A Big One Off Beckley
Level 5
: 250/500, 75 ante
As Day 1 of the 2018 WSOP Main Event drew to a close, 2015 Main Event runner-up Josh Beckley and Jarod Ludemann locked horns in a three-bet pot. It was Ludemann who had raised to 1,500 in middle position, Beckley made it 5,100 on the button and Ludemann called.
The flop was 
and Ludemann check-called 9,700 from Beckley. The 
on the turn prompted a second barrel from Beckley worth 17,500. Once again, Ludemann check-called the bet.
The river was the 
and Ludemann checked a third time. Beckley cut out a small bet what appeared to be 12,800 and Ludemann snap-called it off.
Josh Beckley: 
Jacob Ludemann: 
Beckley's pair of sixes was no good and Ludemann scooped up the sizable pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
280,000
60,000
|
60,000 |
|
52,000
63,000
|
63,000 |