Big Stax 300 (Day 1A): Rivkin Rising High

Level 13 (Blinds 1,200/2,400/300)
Total Day 1A Entries: 447

Jason Rivkin (Toms River NJ)

The action at Table 47 picked up pre, with Zohab Dee opening the pot to 7,000 in late position.  Jason Rivkin would three-bet to 21,000 from the button, with a player better known as "Willie From Philly" calling out of the big blind.  Dee would come along as well, and the players would see a flop of 6♦ 3♠ A♣.  The action would quickly go check-check to Jason, who would put together a bet of 19,000.  Willie immediately announced a raise to 45,000, with Zohab folding behind.

Rivkin would take his time before eventually making the call, and the two players saw a turn of 7.  Willie immediately put out a bet of 65,000, and after once again some thought, Rivkin would announce himself all-in.  The count revealed that it would be 25,300 more for Willie to call, but he would take time as well before pushing his cards towards the muck.  Rivkin is now close to 300,000, and one of the chip leaders with two levels remaining.