Riordan Gets Opponent to Fold Second Nuts
Level 3
: 300/500, 500 ante
John Riordan was in the small blind in a multi-way pot on a board reading 
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Riordan checked on the flop and Ben Lamb bet 5,100. Riordan and an in-position player both called. Riordan and Lamb both checked on the 
turn and the in-position player bet 19,000. Riordan and Lamb both called.
The river brought the 
and Riordan led out with a bet of 40,000. Lamb folded after some deliberation and the third player in the hand folded 
face-up for the second nut flush.
"Right?" the player asked the table, looking for validation.
"Tough," replied Ayaz Mahmood.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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200,000
42,000
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42,000 |
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25,000
-23,000
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-23,000 |
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