Hallaert Raises the River to Get the Job Done

Alessio Di Cesaro raised under the gun to 1,200 and one player flatted before Kenny Hallaert raised to 4,500. The action folded back to Di Cesaro and he made the call.

When the 9♥8♣5♣ flop hit the felt, the action checked to Hallaert and he continued for 5,000. Di Cesaro check-folded and the player in the middle made the call.

The 4♠ turn was checked through to see the 2♣ river. Hallaert's opponent led for 5,000 before he tossed a raise to 15,000 into the middle. His opponent tanked for about 30 seconds before pitching his cards into the muck.