John Hennigan, known as "Johnny World" because he'll bet on anything in the world according to his Wikipedia entry, opened up to 525 from mid position. Online superstar Zachary Korik moved all in for just 1,700 from the small blind and received a quick call from initial-raiser Hennigan.
Korik showed the and needed his hand to hold up against Hennigan's . After the flop Korik was sure to double-up with . The on the turn made his hand even better, although he didn't need it. Hennigan shouted "Four f*cking aces? Fuck man!" One of the players at the table replied that the on the river had given him a fullhouse, making the situation even more a "set-up". All laughed as Hennigan could easily miss the mere 1,700 it costed him to double up Korik.
Over at Table 275 in the Yellow Section of the Pavilion Room, 2012 World Series of Poker bracelet winner Carter Phillips was heads up with Ty "puffinmypurp" Reiman on a flop of . Phillips checked, Reiman fired out 1,350, and the turn brought the .
Phillips checked a second time, Reiman plopped forward 3,200, and Phillips called.
The completed the board, Phillips checked a third and final time, and Reiman bet 7,400. Phillips called once again, then mucked when Reiman showed for aces and kings.
On we saw Cliff Jospehy move all-in from the big blind. One of the players in late position already had 2,300 in front of him and made the call when the player under-the-gun had folded. Jospehy was allin for, what looked like, about 7,000 and was in trouble with his . His opponent had and that hand was good enough to win him the pot. The on the turn and on the river were to no avail for Jospehy and he made his way to the exit.
The players in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em event are going for a dinner break right now. Going out for a big meal is not within the possibilities for most players though, in half an hour we kick off Level 5.