Helppi Makes a Big Call Near the Bubble

The money bubble is just two eliminations away, and a big pot was brewing on table 719 just before the dinner break.

With about 100,000 in the middle, on a board reading , Jack Salter checked from the big blind and Juha Helppi bet 52,000 from the cutoff. Salter paused for a minute before moving all in, having Helppi covered by a lot. Helppi had 226,000 total, and had a big decision to make with the money bubble looming.

Helppi went into the tank for several minutes, clearly agonized by the decision. A crowd started to form as players headed on a dinner break. Salter remained still the entire time until Helppi finally called.

Salter gave Helppi a thumbs up and rapped the table, showing for two pair eights and fives. Helppi tabled for a straight to the eight and raked in the massive pot.