Phil Hellmuth: Why Did I Just Call?
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We have just left Phil Hellmuth's table where he is chastising himself after a hand with Marco Palacios.
Hellmuth started the action with a raise to 7,500 in mid-position, Marco Palacios called in the hijack and the button also came along for the ride. The three players shared a flop of 
and Hellmuth made a continuation bet of 6,000. Palacios was next to act and he pushed a raise of 30,000 into the middle and the player on the button immediately put his hands on his head and stared at the ceiling in dismay. The fold eventually followed and then Hellmuth made the call leaving himself 45,000 behind.
"I check," said Hellmuth.
Turn: 
"I am all-in," said Palacios.
Hellmuth didn't move a muscle for at least a minute. Then eventually he folded his hand took off his sunglasses and said, "why did I just call?"
After several muttered expletives Hellmuth acknowledged his opponent by saying nice hand, but he was far from happy.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
175,000
95,700
|
95,700 |
|
45,000
-65,000
|
-65,000 |
|
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