Kashihara Enjoys Dream Start

Stephan Nussrallah limped from under the gun and action folded around to James Romero in the small blind, who also limped. The dealer then thought Yuki Kashihara checked his option out of the big blind and pulled the chips into the middle. Kashihara objected and the chips were pushed back out of the pot, at which point Kashihara announced all in for 1,295,000. Nussrallah gave his decision some thought before making the call with the covering stack and attempted to turn over his cards before the table as a whole pointed out that there was still live action with Romero. Romero folded and Kashihara was officially at risk.

Yuki Kashihara:
Stephan Nussrallah:

Though at risk, Kashihara was in a good spot to get the double up. He fell behind, however, on the flop but did pick up an open ender. That draw came in immediately on the turn and the river completed the board to send the pot Kashihara's way, getting him off to a dream start early on Day 3.