On a flop of , Andrew Rothfolk check-called a bet of 235,000 from Ryan Stevenson.
The turn was the and Rothfolk led for 290,000. Stevenson opted to flat call to see the fall on the river. Rothfolk moved 615,000 into the middle only to have Stevenson make it 1.3 million to go. Rothfolk tanked for about forty-five seconds before flinging in a call.
"King-high," lamented Stevenson.
Rothfolk showed and took down the pot. Stevenson is now at a mere 700,000 in chips.
Norman McKeldin opened to 225,000 from the button. Action folded to Ryan Stevenson who called from the big blind.
The flop brought and Stevenson checked. McKeldin continued for 380,000 and Stevenson quickly announced that he was all in. McKeldin mucked and Stevenson took the pot.
Norman McKeldin and Ryan Stevenson took a flop of . Stevenson fired 150,000 and McKeldin called.
Both checked the turn and the river was the . Stevenson dropped 265,000 down and McKeldin instantly announced call, rolling up . Stevenson mucked and McKeldin took it down.
Ryan Stevenson opened to 190,000 from the small blind and Norman McKeldin stuck around from the big blind.
The flop brought and Stevenson c-bet for 230,000. McKeldin called and the turn was the . The bet from Stevenson was 365,000 this time around. McKeldin called once more.
The completed the board and both players checked their option. McKeldin showed and Stevenson mucked his hand. The pair of kings has boosted McKeldin's stack to about 5.1 million.
As the $365 Turbo event winds down across the room, sources have informed us that John Holley has officially clinched the title of Casino Champion. He will be awarded a seat to the National Championship in May for his efforts here in Tunica.