Brett “Pops” Reichard opened for 12,000 from middle position only to have Steve Wald three-bet jam for 61,000 from the small blind.

Action then folded back to Reichard who debated for a few moments before ultimately making the call.

Steve Wald:
Brett “Pops” Reichard:

“Yeah, that’s the hand I didn’t want to see, five ball me,” Reichard said just before a flop fell.

The turn left Wald needing help from the river for survival, but the fell improving Reichard to trip fives to send Wald packing.

Brett “Pops” Reichard - 540,000
Steve Wald - 0