Top Pair Good for Hardin

Four players were in the process of having their 600-chip preflop commitment pulled into the middle prior to a flop of . The small blind checked, as did the player who was under the gun. Ryan Hardin was in middle position and threw out a bet of 1,100. The final player to act was on the button and folded, as did the small blind.

Action was then back on the under-the-gun player, who called. The turn came and Hardin saw the under-the-gun player check. He bet 2,000 and got another call. Both players checked the river and the dealer asked for players to turn up their hands.

Hardin waited a few moments for his opponent to table his hand before taking the initiative and showing for a pair of aces. His opponent tapped the table and mucked his hand, resulting in the pot being sent Hardin's way.