Overton Takes from Teasdale

Play has proceeded slowly since players returned from the break. But after a few small hands, we just saw a modest skirmish develop between two of the big stacks, Adam Teasdale and Aaron Overton here in Level 28. (Incidentally, levels from this point forward will be lasting 75 minutes.)

The hand began with Overton raising to 70,000 from the button and Teasdale calling from the big blind. Both players acted with deliberation as they checked the flop. The turn brought the and a bet of 80,000 from Teasdale, called by Overton.

The river was the . Teasdale pondered for nearly a minute, then bet 140,000. Overton then took a couple of minutes before setting out a tall column of pink (10,000) chips for a raise to 340,000. Teasdale again took his time before finally pushing his cards away.