David Lopez raised to 6,500 on the button and found a caller in former WSOP November Niner and last year’s fourth-place finisher in this event Jake Balsiger in the big blind.

The flop was checked by Balsiger, and Lopez continued for 6,000. Balsinger made the call.

The turn saw Balsiger check again. Lopez bet 15,000, and Balsiger made the call again after some thought.

Action on the river went check-check, and Balsiger showed . Lopez tabled for the winner.

David Lopez - 150,000 (50 bb)
Jake Balsiger - 90,000 (30 bb)