Crain Slipping, Racener Rising

Badacey

Eric Crain raised from under the gun, John Racener three-bet from the button, and Crain called.

Crain drew two, Racener drew one, and Crain check-called a bet from Racener.

Both players drew one on the second draw, Crain bet, Racener raised, and Crain called.

Both players stood pat on the final draw, and Crain check-called a bet from Racener.

"Eight-eight," said Racener, as he tabled . Crain stood over and looked at Racener's hand for a few seconds before he mucked.