Saathoff Fades River to Eliminate Opponent
Level 6
: 300/600, 600 ante
Justin Saathoff opened with a raise from early position and was called by the player on the button.
The flop came 
and Saathoff continued for 3,000. The button player called bringing the 
turn. Saathoff fired out 3,500 and his opponent raised to 14,000.
Saathoff three-bet all in, his opponent called off their 25,000 stack and the two players tabled their hands.
Justin Saathoff: 
Opponent: 
Saathoff was ahead needing to fade the river as his opponent could win with any nine, eight or five.
Luckily for Saathoff, the 
completed the board on the river securing him the pot while sending his opponent to the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
65,600 | 65,600 |