Garry Gates opened to 110,000 and Christopher Wynkoop called from one seat over in the hijack. Michael Kapernaros then three-bet to 310,000 on the button and Gates responded with a four-bet to 875,000, which resulted in a fold from Wynkoop and a call by Kapernaros.

On the flop, Gates continued for 600,000 to receive a call by Kapernaros. No further betting action took place on the turn and the and Gates turned over for a pair of fives. Kapernaros had that beat with the and dragged in a very healthy pot.