Covering live poker tournaments for a living affords me the opportunity to see countless thousands of hands played out, many of which offer interesting and potentially valuable insights into how players — both amateurs and professionals — play the game. In this ongoing series, I’ll highlight hands I’ve seen at the tournaments I’ve covered and see if we can glean anything useful from them.
The Scene
For the third straight week, we’re back at the ARIA Resort & Casino for a cash game hand from the Super High Roller Series. Unlike the last two hands, which came from Day 3 of the series, this hand comes from Day 1, which featured a tough lineup including Phil Ivey, Doyle Brunson, and Antonio Esfandiari.