Big Baldwin
Joe Baldwin opened to 55,000 from under the gun and Jarred Solomon re-raised to 142,000 on the button. The blinds released and the action was back on Baldwin.
Baldwin took his sunglasses off and went deep into the tank. Finally, after over a minute, he slipped his shades back on and made the call.
The dealer wrapped the table before flopping and Baldwin quickly checked. Solomon continued for 153,000 and Baldwin returned to the tank. Eventually he called.
Both players checked the on the turn and the river brought the .
Baldwin eyed his opponent, taking his time before leading for 215,000. Solomon thought for a moment before folding and Baldwin was pushed the pot.
Solomon slipped to 550,000 chips and Baldwin is now nearing 2,000,000.