Hillman Makes Decent Start
Louis Hillman took fifth place in this event last year for a career best score of $81,298. He will be looking to improve on that this year after a decent start to play during Level 1.
A player opened from early position before being three-bet by Juha Helppi one seat over. Hillman called in the big blind as did the original raiser.
Action checked to Helppi on the 5?8?3? flop and he continued. Neither of his opponents were prepared to relinquish their hands just yet, keeping affairs three-handed heading to the turn.
The turn came 6?. Once again Hillman and the early position player checked and Helppi bet. Two quick calls followed.
No more chips went into the pot after the 5? river completed the board. Hillman tabled J?J?, prompting his opponents to muck their holdings.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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68,000
8,000
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8,000 |
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65,000
6,000
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6,000 |
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