Elpayaa Doubles Through Rieger
Level 18
: 3,000/6,000, 500 ante
In a blind battle, Joe Elpayaa and Bjorn Rieger had gotten all the chips in the middle. The board read 
, with Rieger showing 
for two pair and Elpayaa showing 
for a straight.
Elpayaa's all-in was for 168,000 total, and Rieger slipped to 205,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
340,000 | 139,000 |
|
205,000 | -255,000 |