Hand #22-24: Hesp Soars in Front with Trips
Hand #22: John Hesp raised to 2 million from under the gun and Scott Blumstein called from directly to his left. Benjamin Pollak called from the hijack, and they went three ways to the flop of 
. Hesp led out for 3 million and both Blumstein and Pollak called.
The turn was the 
and the action was checked around. The river brought the 
and Hesp checked again. Blumstein bet 8.5 million, Pollak folded, and Hesp quickly called. Blumstein tabled 
and Hesp showed 
for trip jacks.
Hand #23: Bryan Piccioli raised to 2.2 million on the button and Hesp called from the big blind. The flop fell 
and Hesp bet 3 million. Piccioli laid his hand down and Hesp showed 
, raking in yet another pot.
Hand #24: The action was folded around to Hesp in the small blind. He called and Blumstein checked his option. The flop came 
and Hesp checked to Blumstein who bet 1.2 million. Hesp mucked his hand and Blumstein earned himself a pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
124,750,000 | 23,650,000 |
|
101,050,000 | -11,750,000 |
|
32,325,000 | -5,450,000 |
|
31,200,000 | -450,000 |
|
28,850,000 | -3,150,000 |
|
19,425,000 | -1,950,000 |
|
14,025,000 | -450,000 |
|
8,950,000 | -450,000 |