Bedell Surprised to be Ahead
Slade Fisher raised to 1,700 in early position and received calls from defending champion Tom-Aksel Bedell, Patrik Jaros in the cutoff, and Jerry Odeen in the big blind.
On the 4♣3♦2♦ flop, action was checked to Bedell, wo fired out a bet of 3,500, which only Jaros called.
The 6♣ rolled off on the turn, making it a double flush-draw and straight heavy board, and Bedell continued to fire, putting 10,000 in the middle. Jaros called, and when he did so, Bedell looked concerned.
The 5♦ river completed the potential diamond flush, and both players checked. Bedell showed 10♥9♣6♠5♣ for the six-high straight.
When Jaros mucked, Bedell gave him a playful push on the shoulder asking "What are you calling with?", Jaros laughed and said "I thought you were trapping me as usual".
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
74,000
-12,000
|
-12,000 |
|
51,000
-6,000
|
-6,000 |
|
47,000
2,200
|
2,200 |
|
43,000
-8,500
|
-8,500 |