First Big Pot
Bill Perkins raised to $4,000 and got calls from John Morgan on the button and Rick Salomon in the $1,200 blind, which we'll refer to as a mandatory straddle for the purpose of this blog. The flop came 
, and Perkins bet $12,000 and got two calls. It was Morgan leading the betting on the 
turn after two checks, and Salomon called $15,000. Salomon then led out for $20,000 on the 
, and Morgan made it $45,000 to go. Salomon quickly called and Morgan showed him 
for a straight and a pot of $170,000.