Saul With the Call
After a standard open from Waaland on the button and a call by Kevin Saul in the big blind, the flop came single-suited — — and Saul checked. Waaland bet 185,000, and after a pause Saul called.
The turn then brought the . This time Saul led for 275,000, and Waaland raised to 575,000. Saul leaned forward to inquire what Waaland had left, and a quick count showed he had exactly 1.5 million behind. Saul thought a short longer, then made the call.
The river brought the and a check from Saul. Waaland sat quietly for a few seconds, then set out a column of green chips for a bet of 500,000 and Saul called right away.
"Good call," said Waaland. "I have jack-high," he added, turning over . Saul then showed for trip tens, and scooped the large pot.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Kevin Saul
|
6,200,000 | 1,700,000 |
Cory Waaland | 1,000,000 | -1,700,000 |