Runnered Top Two Not Enough for Hachem
Joe Hachem, sitting with the button, was the only player to call an early-position player's pre-flop raise to 400. That player and Hachem both checked a flop. When the turn came and the early position player checked a second time, Hachem tried a bet of 600. His opponent called.
Both players checked the river. "Top two," said Hachem.
"Me too," his opponent replied. "I also have 5-2." He opened . Hachem tabled his own and prepared to be quartered.