Playing the Time Game
Akin Tuna opened the action with a raise to 1,000 from middle position, and Francisco Perez responded with a three-bet to 2,700 from the hijack. Nazar Buhaiov, sitting in the cutoff, wasn't done yet and fired a four-bet to 7,000. Perez was the only one to call.
On the 9♣5♥8♠ flop, after Perez checked, Buhaiov continued the pressure with an 8,000 bet, and Perez called after using one of his time bank cards.
The 4♠ turn brought more of the same. Perez checked, and Buhaiov upped the ante to 16,000. This time, Perez took his time, burning one time bank card before finally making the call.
With the 2♣ river, Perez checked once more, and Buhaiov, after using a time bank card himself, went all in, putting Perez at risk. Perez went deep into the tank, using his last three time bank cards as the dealer counted down. With no decision made, Perez was forced to fold, and Buhaiov scooped up the sizable pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
118,000
23,000
|
23,000 |
|
57,000
57,000
|
57,000 |
|
32,000
32,000
|
32,000 |