Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Championship (Freeze-Out)
Level 25: 25,000/50,000/5,000 Ante

Paul Volpe raised under the gun to 105,000, and Omara Zazay called from the big blind.

The flop came , Zazay checked, Volpe bet 60,000, and Zazay called.

The turn was the , Zazay checked, Volpe bet 140,000, and Zazay called.

The river was the , Zazay checked, and Volpe bet 350,000 — leaving himself 500,000 behind. Zazay moved all in for 1,135,000, and Volpe went into the tank.

After some time in the tank, Volpe said, “Do you really have the nine of spades?” Zazay didn’t move, and he didn’t respond. Volpe thought a little longer and then said, “Crazy. So crazy. I don’t think this has ever happened to me.”

After some more time in the tank, Volpe asked, “Show me if I fold?” As he had the entire time, Zazay didn’t move, and he didn’t respond.

Volpe began talking himself thru the hand. “Once you call the turn, you either have king, queen, or nine of spades.” Volpe talked thru one or two more scenarios before he folded face up (ace-high flush), and Zazay took the pot.

Omar Zazay  –  2,850,000  (57 bb)
Paul Volpe  –  500,000  (10 bb)

As the dealer pushed the pot to Zazay, Volpe offered to pay to see Zazay’s cards. Volpe pulled out his wallet and offered $40. Zazay countered with $100, and Volpe offered $60. Zazay asked for $80, and Volpe agreed to the deal.

Zazay showed for the rivered jack-high straight flush, and Volpe paid him $80.