Scott Baumstein Cuts Into Josh Reichard's Chip Lead

Photo: Scott Baumstein

Scott Baumstein raises to 40,000 in the hijack and gets called by Josh Reichard in the cutoff as well as the big blind.

On the flop, action is checked to Reichard who bets 40,000. The big blind calls, and then Baumstein comes back with a check-raise to 115,000. Reichard calls and the big blind folds.

The turn brings the and Baumstein bets 95,000 which gets a call from Reichard.

On the river, Baumstein bets 270,000, leaving a single chip behind. Reichard thinks for a bit and then makes the call.

Baumstein shows for a turned set of queens that filled up on the river.

The win sends a million chip pot to Baumstein who leaps right into contendership, while Reichard drops below three million for the first time in a while.

Josh Reichard – 2,820,000 (141 bb)
Scott Baumstein – 1,040,000 (52 bb)