The $25,000 Challenge Champ Takes a Big Hit

Chance Kornuth, who won the $25,000 Challenge a few days back, has had a rough go of it here on Day 2.

In a recent hand, Kevin O'Donnell opened for 1,800 from early position only to have Melania Ramos three-bet to 3,800. The player on the button flatted, and then Kornuth four-bet to 11,800 from the big blind. O'Donnell and Ramos both folded, and then the button thought long and hard before making the call.

Both players then checked the flop as well as the turn, and then Kornuth led out for 10,000 on the river. His opponent thought long and hard before raising to 22,000, and Kornuth hit the tank.