Lavallee Catches Sabini's Bluff
Former EPT San Remo runner up Jason Lavallee just raised to 42,000 from the hijack and both blinds decided to defend. The flop brought 
and both Mark Teltscher and Carla Sabini checked to Lavallee. The Canadian pro gave it some thought but decided not to bet.
On the turn the 
hit and Teltscher checked again after which Sabini fired out 88,000. Lavallee made the call and Teltscher quickly folded.
The river brought the 
and this time Sabini asked Lavallee how much he had left behind. Lavallee said it was around 650,000 and his opponent bet 160,000.
Lavallee tanked for quite a while but eventually he made the call.
"Nice call," Sabini said as she turned over 
.
Lavallee showed 
and took down the pot holding ace high.
"I was wondering what you were up to since I folded the last king," Talal Shakerchi said with a smile as Lavallee jumps up to over a million.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,110,000
290,000
|
290,000 |
|
1,100,000
-305,000
|
-305,000 |