James Hoeppner Eliminates One
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James Hoeppner raised in middle position, Mike Cordell three-bet in the next position, and the button went all in for 625. The small blind four-bet, the big blind folded, and Hoeppner and Cordell both called.
Three players were involved in a side pot and the flop came 
. The small blind bet and Hoeppner and Cordell called.
On the 
turn, the small blind checked, Hoeppner bet, Cordell called, and so did the small blind.
The river was the 
, putting a fourth diamond on the board and the small blind checked. Hoeppner bet again and Cordell shook his head a bit before folding. Action was on the small blind and he went into the tank.
He eventually folded and Hoeppner showed 
for a pair of aces, no diamond, which was good enough to win the pot and eliminate the all-in player. The small blind let out an expletive, indicating he had the best hand, but Hoeppner dragged the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
12,000 |