Fabian Brandes opened to 500,000 in the cutoff, Scott Ball three-bet to 1,800,000 on the button, and Brandes called.
The dealer spread the flop, Brandes potted, and Ball's remaining 1,750,000 went into the middle.
Scott Ball:
Fabian Brandes:
The turn kept Ball in front, but the
river gave Brandes tens and nines to eliminate Ball in fifth place for $342,590.