Hands #70-72: Riess Cracks Aces and Takes the Lead
Hand #70: Ryan Riess limped from the button, John Smith raised to 100,000 from the big blind, and Riess called.
The flop came down 
and Smith continued for 150,000. Riess called, the 
turn fell and both players checked. The 
river completed the board and Smith checked to Riess who bet 175,000. Smith called after a few moments.
Riess tabled 
for threes full of nines, Smith showed 
as he mucked, and Riess took down the pot.
Hand #71: Smith raised to 100,000 from the button, Riess three-bet to 340,000, and Smith folded.
Hand #72: Riess raised to 100,000 from the button and Smith called from the big blind.
They checked to the turn of a 
both where Smith bet 100,000. Riess raised to 250,000, Smith called, and the 
river fell. Smith checked, Riess bet 440,000, and Smith folded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,150,000
850,000
|
850,000 |
|
||
|
1,050,000
-850,000
|
-850,000 |