Leland Ropp started off action with a 12,000 bet, getting Neil Strong, in late position, along with small blind, Patrick Bernhardt to make the call
Bernhardt chose to check dark, leaving Ropp open to a decision as the flop came out
Ropp exercised his check option while Strong bet 20,000, getting a caller from Bernhardt. Ropp took the check-raise to make it 80,000. Strong went all in for less. Bernhardt took his time as he tanked in confusion, eventually to fold his hand face up showing
Strong:
Ropp:
Strong missed all outs with the turn and river being
Bernhardt slapping himself for folding the winning hand while Strong gets eliminated.
Leland Ropp: 350,000 (116 BB)
Patrick Bernhardt: 190,000 (63 BB)
Neil Strong: Busted