Aliaksei Boika opened to 3,000 and was called by Stephane Tayar. Action folded to Jimmy Saft, who reached for chips and produced a three-bet of 11,000. Both his opponents called.
On the 4♦5♦3♠ flop Boika led out for 7,500. Tayar folded, but Saft three-bet to 20,000. Boika called.
The 2♠ turn was checked through by both players.
On the 9♥ river Boika took his time before acting, finally checking. Saft quickly produced a bet of 33,000.
Boika went deep into the tank, studying his opponent. After four minutes or so, a tablemate called the clock. Not long after the countdown started Boika made the call.
Saft turned over J♠10♠ for the jack-high bluff, having missed his turned flush draw while Boika had 7♣7♦ for a pair of sevens.
As he raked in the pot, Saft complimented Boika on his play, tapping the table and stating that was "some call."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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300,000
81,700
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81,700 |
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210,000
13,000
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13,000 |
