HomeWith brother Czardy Rivera already out of the tournament earlier today, it’s the turn of big brother Marc (Philippines) to wave the Rivera flag in this main event. Another brother, Euryd got the boot in Day 1.
Jerry Lai (Malaysia) was the constant raiser in the table using his big(ger) stack as a bullying tool.
In this hand, Rivera did not allow such bullying.
Lai put 3500 preflop and Rivera called. Flop 3♥ 8♣ 9♦ was checked by both and on the turn 4♥, Rivera bet 4,000.
Lai called to bring the river A♣, which was checked by Rivera.
Lai wanted the pot though so he bet 10,000 hoping to force the fold from Rivera. A staredown later, the Filipino made the call and was shown the good news: Lai’s 6♣ 7♠ for the busted straight and he was ahead with pocket fives.