Cavanaugh Doubles But Owes Zlotnikov $200
James Cavanaugh raised to 30,000 in the cutoff and Antoly Zlotnikov called in the big blind. Joseph Liberta then reraised to 130,000 in early position, enough to put Cavanaugh all in.
Cavanaugh went into the tank as he considered the decision for his last 55,000. "Tough spot," he said, as the field was also within one of a money jump.
"$100 and I don't call the clock," Zlotnikov told him.
"It would be worth it," tablemate Diogo Veiga added.
The clock was eventually called after several minutes and Cavanaugh called for his last chips. Zlotnikov got out of the way.
James Cavanaugh: K♣Q♠J♠9♦
Joseph Liberta: A♠A♦10♥2♣
Cavanaugh hit trips on the Q♥Q♣6♠ flop to take the lead against Liberta's aces, and he improved to a full house on the 9♣ turn. The river was the 5♦ and Cavanaugh doubled up. "Played that to perfection," Cavanaugh said.
"My price is now $200. Will you pay me in crypto or cash?" Zlotnikov joked.