Kastle's Towers Under Construction

Darko Babic was first into the pot from the cutoff seat, and he made a healthy raise to 3,100. Action passed to big blind Casey Kastle, and he announced a re-raise. He threw the calling chips out there first, then added four yellowbirds for a total wager of 23,100.

That sent Babic deep into the tank, contemplating a decision for most of his own chips. He asked for a count of Kastle's remainder, and he learned he and his opponent had both started the hand with about 41,000. Babic counted down his own stack again just to be sure, and he tried to coerce some info from across the table. Kastle was stonewalling him, though, offering a quiet, "There's only one way to find out."

After another minute or so, Babic reluctantly released his cards to end the drama.

Kastle's on about 44,000 now.