Ryan Riess Narrowly Beats Frank Kassela
Level 3
: 75/150, 50 ante
No-Limit 5 Card Draw
"I'm pretty sure that Chris [Bjorin] had played more hands of this game than all of us before 1982!" said Frank Kassela.
"The Swedish Championships are still played in five-card draw, and it's been over 40 years!" said Bjorin.
Kassela opened to 300 and tablemate Ryan Riess three-bet from the button to 1,000. Kassela called and drew two while Riess drew one.
Both players checked.
"One pair," said Kassela. Riess waited until Kassela had turned over ![]()
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and took down the pot.