Martini Wins From Sammartino in Marathon Hand

Orpen Kisacikoglu opened from late position to 4,500 and he was called by Dario Sammartino on his direct left. Small blind Julien Martini three-bet to 22,500. The player in the big blind thought about it for a moment but he let go of his hand. Kisacikoglu folded as well but Sammartino called after about a minute.

The flop fell and both players checked relatively quick. The turn was the and Martini delayed c-bet 27,500 and Sammartino went into the tank. It took him about three minutes to find a call and the river completed the board.

Martini bet 66,500 this time and Sammartino went into the tank yet again. The clock was called by Kisacikoglu after Sammartino kept staring at Martini for over four minutes. He eventually let go of his hand.

Martini showed the and told Sammartino that he had the best hand. Sammartino told him he had king-high.