Chaura Makes Call with Ace-High, Chops with Riess
Level 38
: Blinds 500,000/1,000,000, 1,000,000 ante
On the penultimate hand before the break, Basel Chaura opened to 2,000,000 from middle position and Ryan Riess called from the big blind.
The flop came 
and both players checked. They also checked the 
and they tapped the table again.
On the 
river, Riess fired 4,700,000 into the pot. Chaura deliberated for about a minute before making the call.
Riess showed 
for two pair with an ace as his deuces were counterfeited. Chaura showed 
for the chop.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
43,700,000 | -7,800,000 |
|
28,700,000 | -700,000 |