Matthew Ernst raised to 5,500 in early position and Adam Hendrix three-bet to 19,500 on the button. The blinds folded and Ernst called to see a flop of . Ernst checked to Hendrix who bet 10,000 and Ernst check-raised to 32,000. Hendrix ripped all in for a little over 70,000 and Ernst quickly called.
Hendrix showed for two pair and Ernst flipped over for the same hand. The on the turn ensured they would chop the pot as the completed the board.
Liv Boeree comes out of retirement to play the Main Event and says, "I’m playing better (now) than before I quit." Enjoy this really awkward interview with her and Tiffany Michelle. (Get a room, ladies!)
With over 20,000 in the pot and on the board, Keegan Westover checked from early position. James Kasputis bet 25,000 and Westover called.
The river was and Westover checked again. Kasputis fired 75,000. Westover went into the tank for several minutes before he cut out 75,000 and tossed them in the middle.
Kasputis turned over for three sevens and Westover tossed the losing hand in the muck.
Kasputis and Westover are joined at their table by Bill Fagerbakke, better known to many poker fans as "Dauber" from the 1990's sitcom Coach and the voice of "Patrick" from Spongebob Squarepants.
Fagerbakke says he is bringing the "starting stack energy" for the rest of Day 3.