Ryan Riess Narrowly Beats Frank Kassela

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 before Riess showed and took down the pot.