Riebel Turns a Straight to Secure a Knockout
Level 8
: Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Ronald Hunt limped from under the gun, as did Matthew Riebel in early position. Action then folded to the button who raised to 2,000. After the blinds folded, both Hunt and Riebel made the call.
The flop came K♦J♦8♦ and Hunt and Riebel checked to the button, who bet out 3,100. Hunt folded, and Riebel made the call.
After the Q♥ on the turn, Riebel checked, and the button bet all in for 12,200. Riebel snap called to put him at risk.
Button: 7♦5♥ 
Matthew Riebel: 10♠9♠
Riebel turned a straight and left his opponent needing a diamond to make a flush to stay alive. But after the 9♣ on the river, Riebel's straight was still best, securing the pot and eliminating his opponent.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
49,500
29,500
|
29,500 |
|
34,800 |