Sharp Start for Obst

Badugi

One of the most experienced mixed games players in the world, James Obst had been waiting to take home his first bracelet until last year when he scooped the $10k Razz event. Previously, Obst came close to winning the gold in this very event. He is defending his runner-up finish and the Australian seems more than ready.

Obst is off to a fine start, having won a four-way pot while sitting on the button. His right-hand opponent raised and Obst made it three bets. Chris Vitch came along and a player in the big blind joined the contest as well as the cutoff.

All four players continued to the second draw where Vitch again drew for one card, big blind for two. Cutoff patted and Obst took one. Cutoff fired another bet but Obst raised, getting rid of both blinds. Cutoff called.

Both remaining players patted on the last draw. Obst showed his and added a solid chunk to his stack, climbing to 16,500 right away.