Holmes Takes it with River Bet
Level 2
: Blinds 200/300, 300 ante
2021 Main Event runner-up George Holmes made headlines last year as he battled eventual champion Koray Aldemir heads-up while having just one previous cash to his name. The Georgia native would eventually fall but has returned with his eyes on another deep run.
Holmes, on the button, called a raise to 900 from early position. The big blind called as well, giving three-way action to the flop.
On the 
flop, all three players checked leading to a turn of 
. The preflop aggressor continued for 1,800. Holmes called while the big blind got out of the way.
On the 
river, Holmes was checked to, and he fired 6,000 into the pot. His opponent quickly mucked, giving the pot to last year's runner-up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
53,300
-6,700
|
-6,700 |