A few hands after the final 3 players in the WPT500 made a deal, Said opened to 1,400,000 from the button and was put to a decision when William Blais 3-bet all-in from the big blind. After a moment in the tank, Said committed the chips and hands were opened.
Said:
William:
Board:
Said caught a runner-runner flush on the board to eliminated William from play, leaving him heads-up against Miguel Goncalo for the WPT500 title. William had locked in $120,000 in the deal.
3rd place: William Blais – $120,000