Dylan Weisman limped the button, Steve Zolotow called in the small blind and Chino Rheem raised to 800,000 from the big blind. Both Weisman and Zolotow called.
When the 9♠8♣4♣ flop hit the felt, Rheem checked to Weisman who fired 1,300,000. Both Zolotow and Rheem mucked their hands.
Steve Zolotow raised 600,000 in the small blind and Chino Rheem defended the big blind.
The dealer spread a flop of K♣J♦4♠, and Zolotow continued for 700,000. Rheem called.
When the Q♦ hit the turn, Zolotow paused for a moment before checking to Rheem who jammed for 2,240,000. Zolotow thought about it for about 30 seconds before surrendering the pot.
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Steve Zolotow limped the button followed by Chino Rheem in the small blind before Dylan Weisman checked his option to see the J♦10♦9♣ flop. All three players tapped the table and the 10♣ fell on the turn. Rheem check-folded to a bet of 320,000 from Weisman but Zolotow stuck around with a call.
The A♦ fell on the river and Weisman slowed down with a check. Zolotow fired 720,000 and Weisman gave it some thought before saying, "That was the worst river card. Maybe it saved me money though," and tossed his cards in the muck.
Zolotow showed the J♠J♥ for jacks full, and Weisman mentioned that the river did indeed save him some chips.
The following hand, Rheem limped the button and Zolotow checked his option.
When the K♠J♥9♦ flop hit the felt, Zolotow check-called a bet of 200,000 from Rheem.
The 4♦ turn was checked through to see the 6♠ river and Zolotow led for 500,000. Rheem mucked his hand.
Chino Rheem opened the action with a raise to 400,000 from the button. Steve Zolotow defended from the big blind.
Heads up to a Q♦J♣2♦ flop and Zolotow led into Rheem for 700,000. Rheem proceeded to call.
The 2♠ turn peeled off and Zolotow wagered 1,100,000 this time. Rheem again made the call.
The river Q♣ allowed Zolotow to continue seeking value. He sized up to 2,200,000. Rheem went into the tank but eventually made the call. Zolotow tabled K♠Q♠J♥10♠ and it was the winner.