Saul With the Call
After a standard open from Waaland on the button and a call by Kevin Saul in the big blind, the flop came single-suited — 
— and Saul checked. Waaland bet 185,000, and after a pause Saul called.
The turn then brought the 
. This time Saul led for 275,000, and Waaland raised to 575,000. Saul leaned forward to inquire what Waaland had left, and a quick count showed he had exactly 1.5 million behind. Saul thought a short longer, then made the call.
The river brought the 
and a check from Saul. Waaland sat quietly for a few seconds, then set out a column of green chips for a bet of 500,000 and Saul called right away.
"Good call," said Waaland. "I have jack-high," he added, turning over 
. Saul then showed 
for trip tens, and scooped the large pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
6,200,000
1,700,000
|
1,700,000 |
|
||
|
1,000,000
-1,700,000
|
-1,700,000 |