Newey Catches Seidel's Bluff
Level 7
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
Action was picked up on the river in a heads-up pot between Erik Seidel in the big blind and Paul Newey in middle position on a board of 
.
With around 27,000 in the middle, Seidel led out with a big bet of 25,000. Newey went in the tank for over a minute before putting out a single green 25,000 chip for a call.
"Board," Seidel said to announce he was playing the board, leading Newey to turn over the winner with 
for ace-high to go with the double-paired board.
"I was afraid of that," Seidel said as he mucked face-down.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
115,000 | 18,000 |
|
80,000 | -20,000 |