Rife Makes a Good Call
Level 23
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Caleb Rife opened to 80,000 and got a caller in Michael Nelson in the big blind.
Both players watched the flop go 4♦9♠J♠. Nelson took some time to think of his next move then announced all-in for around 965,000.
Action went to Rife who considered his options for a few seconds before putting his tournament life at risk with a call.
Nelson told him, "Good call!" as they tabled the hands.
Caleb Rife: Q♣9♣
Michael Nelson: Q♠5♥
Rife had it mid-pair on the flop and he kept his lead on the runout 2♣5♦ to score a double.