Lin Beats Epstein in "Degenerate's Game"
Level 16
: 8,000/16,000, 0 ante
Badugi
As the cards were being dealt, Ren Lin described Badugi as his favorite game of the rotation.
"No. This is a degenerate's game," countered Alex Epstein. "It's too hard to make a hand in this game."
Epstein and Lin would head to the first draw, along with Kim Stone. Epstein took two, while Stone and Lin took one.
Lin bet and both opponents called. He then stood pat and bet again, with only Epstein calling. Both players stood pat before Lin bet again.
"You could not act stronger. It's unfortunate my hand is so good," Epstein said before calling. Lin showed him the 
and Epstein flashed a nine Badugi before mucking.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
375,000 | 75,000 |
|
200,000 | 60,000 |
|
190,000 | -30,000 |