Perry Friedman Gets Paid Off in the Nick of Time

Perry Friedman opened to 7,500 from middle position and got three callers.

The flop came , and Friedman led the betting, making it 16,000. Only the player in the big blind called. The turn was the , and the big blind led for 26,500. Friedman called. The river was the , and the big blind checked. Friedman quickly bet 45,000, and the big blind went into the tank.

Another player called the clock eventually, and right as the dealer was reaching for the big blind's hole cards and the countdown hit zero, the player tossed in his chips and called.

Friedman showed for the nut flush. His opponent mucked.