Joshua Remitio opened to 1,200 from under the gun and was called by a player in the cutoff. The big blind then moved his short stack into the middle. Remitio re-jammed and the cutoff got out of the way to put the big blind player at risk.
Big Blind Player:
Joshua Remitio:
Remitio was ahead and remained so on the runout to secure the knockout.
With millions of dollars at stake, it's reasonable for players at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table to take their time to think when facing a difficult decision. But poker Twitter wasn't so understanding when eventual runner-up Adrian Attenborough tanked for 19 minutes in one hand before folding nothing but a pair of fours during heads-up play.
In the newest installment of The Muck, we take a look at the hand that tilted many on social media.
Attenborough, an Aussie, lost a heads-up match against Norway's Espen Jorstad with the world title on the line. During that fairly brief battle, the runner-up faced two all-in wagers from Jorstad, and both times he went into a lengthy tank with the hand often referred to as "flat tire."
Mackenzie Katz limped on the button and Cole Ferraro checked his option out of the big blind.
Both players checked through the flop and turn to see the river. Ferraro checked for a third time and Katz wasted little time checking back to go to showdown. Ferraro tentatively turned over a before mucking the rest of his hand as Katz held for the nut flush, drawing a look of surprise from Ferraro. No one at the table called the floor despite the fact that official WSOP rules state that a player may not check back the nuts, a rule designed to prevent soft playing.
Chino Rheem was spotted taking his seat a few minutes ago but then seen exiting the tournament area shortly thereafter. With the board reading Rheem was all in and at risk holding . His opponent had for two pair, good enough to send the 2008 November Niner packing early in the day.
About 15 minutes after his elimination, Rheem re-entered the tournament.
Ryan Leng opened to 700 from early position and received a call from the big blind.
The big blind checked on a flop of and Leng continued for 800. It did not take long for the big blind player to release his hand, sending a small pot Leng's way.