Gabriel Abusada Makes a Big Hero Call

Photo:  Gabriel Abusada

Gabriel Abusada and an opponent under the gun build a pot of more than 50,000 heading to the river with the board showing .

The under-the-gun player then moves all in for 18,000. Abusada is on the button and tanks for a few minutes before calling the clock on himself. The tournament floor informs him that he only gets ten seconds if he clocks himself.

“Give him 20,” the all-in player says. Abusada gets up from his seat and looks around the tournament room before calling.

The all-in player shows and Abusada turns over , shooting up from his seat and shouting “yes” as the floor cautions him about excessive celebration.

His opponent is eliminated while Abusada stacks up a massive pot. “I bet the flop and the turn. I couldn’t just let my hand go. I was ready to rebuy,” Abusada says.

Gabriel Abusada- 120,000 (600 bb)