Not a Great Start for Negreanu

Daniel Negreanu opened for 1,175 only to have fellow Canadian Kyle Johnson three-bet to 3,400. Action folded back to Negreanu who called, and the flop came down . Negreanu checked, as did Johnson, and the dealer burned and turned the .

Negreanu took the opportunity to bet 5,500, but he failed to shake Johnson. When the completed the board on the river, Negreanu bet 11,500 and Johnson wasted little time in making the call.