The $25,000 Challenge Champ Takes a Big Hit
Chance Kornuth, who won the $25,000 Challenge a few days back, has had a rough go of it here on Day 2.
In a recent hand, Kevin O'Donnell opened for 1,800 from early position only to have Melania Ramos three-bet to 3,800. The player on the button flatted, and then Kornuth four-bet to 11,800 from the big blind. O'Donnell and Ramos both folded, and then the button thought long and hard before making the call.
Both players then checked the 
flop as well as the 
turn, and then Kornuth led out for 10,000 on the 
river. His opponent thought long and hard before raising to 22,000, and Kornuth hit the tank.
"Feels like you got me," said Kornuth before adding, "maybe not."
Kornuth then tossed in the chips, which was about half his remaining stack, and was shocked to see his opponent roll over the 
for the rivered nuts.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
13,000
-65,400
|
-65,400 |
|
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