Ganon Hero-Calls for Tournament Life
Level 13
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
Action was picked up on the turn in a hand between Brian Altman from the cutoff and Brian Ganon in the big blind.
On a board reading K♥J♥6♠Q♣ with around 15,000 in the middle. Altman put in an overbet of 22,000 and Ganon put in the call.
The river brought the 4♠. Ganon checked to Altman who emptied the clip as he jammed for 77,000 effective. Ganon immediately started to count his remaining time banks as he pondered the decision for his tournament life. After using two of his time extensions, Ganon put in the call.
Brian Ganon: J♠10♥ 
Brian Altman: 10♦8♦
Altman was bluffing with a missed straight draw while Ganon correctly called off with just third pair as he collected a massive pot at the expense of Altman.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
240,000
-117,000
|
-117,000 |
|
225,000
92,500
|
92,500 |