Rast vs. Hellmuth
Brian Rast and Phil Hellmuth have a lot of history dating back to 2011 when the former defeated the latter in heads-up play to win the $50,000 Poker Players' Championship. The two are seated together at Table 8 and it was no surprise to see the two mix it up.
It began when Hellmuth opened for 3,000 from the hijack and Rast three-bet to 7,800 from the button. The blinds both folded, and Hellmuth called before checking dark. Rast continued for 9,000 on the ![]()
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flop, Hellmuth quickly called, and both players checked the
turn. When the
completed the board on the river, Hellmuth bet 7,500 and Rast thought for a few moments before making the call.
"Ace no kicker," Hellmuth said and flung over the ![]()
. It was good as Rast sent his cards to the muck.