Byrnes Gets Lucky to Double Through Richards
Level 10
: 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
Bill Byrnes limp-shoved for 37,000 from the small blind over a raise from John Richards in the big blind. Richards called.
Bill Byrnes: 
John Richards: 
Richards improved to top pair on the 
flop, but the 
gave Byrnes a straight draw, and the 
river completed the straight for Byrnes, sending a healthy chunk of chips from Richards over to May's HPT St. Louis Main Event champ.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
78,000 | |
|
19,000
-26,000
|
-26,000 |