A Non-Chop!


Ruthenberg: (X) (X)




Lauria: (X) (X)




Both players checked fourth street. On fifth, sixth, and seventh streets, Lauria check-called a bet from his opponent, and the hands were shown down.
Ruthenberg:







Lauria:




Ruthenberg's two pair drew a roar of cheers from his German cheering section just over his shoulder. That pot marks the first scoop for any player in nearly an hour.