Castro Takes From Steitz (E#10)

Each and every pot means quite a lot at this point. Stacks are getting shorter and players are no closer to the bubble. 14 remain and only 10 will be paid.

On blinds of 4,000/8,000/8,000 Harvey Castro opened to 16,000 from the hijack. Jonathan Steitz 3-bet to 46,000 out of the small blind. Castro took some time before putting in the call.

The flop came A♠8♣7♣. Steitz continued for 35,000. Castro called.

Steitz checked the 5♠ turn. Castro bet 40,000 and Steitz called.

Action checked through on the 3♦ river. Steitz tabled K♣K♦. Castro turned over A♦J♥ to take the pot.

Castro: 637,000
Steitz: 310,000

Event #10 Payouts
1st: $51,720
2nd: $34,480
3rd: $22,980
4th: $15,970
5th: $11,590
6th: $8,800
7th: $7,010
8th: $5,860
9th-10th: $5,170