Seidel Makes a Big Call
Level 13
: 8,000/16,000, 2,000 ante
Erik Seidel made it 37,000 from the button and Igor Kurganov in the big blind was the sole caller.
Both players checked the 
flop and the 
hit the turn. Kurganov bet out 56,000 and Seidel called in position.
The 
completed the board and Kurganov bet out a hefty 200,000. Seidel tanked for quite some time before asking "Is this the tricky play you were talking about?"
Kurganov answered: "That is still to come. The tricky play involves more talking."
After a minute or two more, Seidel made the call. "Straight" said Kurganov with a straight face, showing 
. Seidel laughed, showed 
, and was pushed the pot by the dealer.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,300,000
344,000
|
344,000 |
|
||
|
1,050,000
-455,000
|
-455,000 |