Macalou Denied a Big Knockout
Level 24
: 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
A preflop raising war saw a squeeze to 350,000 in front of Silma Macalou on the button. Saman Nakhjavani then four-bet to 800,000 to force out the initial raiser. Macalou was in the tank and both started some table chat. The clock was called and the Frenchman jammed, Nakhjavani eventually called it off.
Saman Nakhjavani: 
Silma Macalou: 
On a board of 
, Nakhajavani earned a split pot and Macalou jumped out of his seat in agony, needing a short break while to cool down.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
3,500,000 | 500,000 |
|
2,450,000 | 150,000 |