Apr 16, 2016
Russell Garrett and an opponent are heads up on a board of . With 1,700 already in the middle, Garrett checks his action. This move prompts his opponent to toss out a bet of 1,050. Garrett calls to see the river.
The dealer produces the to complete the board. Garrett checks once again and his opponent bets 2,300. Garrett thinks for a moment before flinging forward calling chips. Garrett’s opponent tables for a rivered pair of nines. Garrett has that beat, however, with .
Garrett takes down the pot and brings himself over starting stack roughly halfway through the first level of play. He has approximately 29,500 in chips.