Junker Makes Huge Hero Call on Bubble
Around 90,000 was in the middle on a completed board of K♥3♣Q♥8♥5♦ in a hand between start of Day 2 chip leader Axel Junker in the big blind, and Atush Esker in middle position.
Junker had 90,000 behind and checked. Esker thought the spot through for a while before moving all in with the covering stack.
Junker went deep into the tank, at various points wringing his hands, shaking his head, and looking to the heavens for inspiration.
Eventually after about five minutes, the tournament director informed him matters had to move on and he had 30-seconds for a decision.
With about ten seconds left, suddenly Junker made the call. Esker immediately said "good call", and when the hands were revealed Esker had 9♠9♥ for a pair of nines.
Junker meanwhile had made an unbelievable call with third pair with 10♠10♥ for pocket tens. The watching crowd and table were astonished and congratulated Junker on a courageous call.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
230,000
-77,000
|
-77,000 |
|
200,000
-221,500
|
-221,500 |