09-07-2008 14:18 UTC+8

Defending Champ Takes a Punch

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Defending Champion Eric Assadourian

Eric Assadourian, John Phan and a third player all took a flop of {4-Clubs}

{4-Clubs}

{3-Diamonds}

{8-Hearts}

, prompting Assadourian to ask Phan if he had a hand every time.

"A playable one," replied Phan. He led out for 500 on the flop. The middle position player called before Assadourian popped it up to 1,700.

"I like this table," said Phan as he got out of the way. The player in middle position made the call.

Both players checked the turn when it came {6-Spades}

{6-Spades}

. On the river {10-Diamonds}

{10-Diamonds}

, Assadourian's opponent led into him for 3,700 Assadourian studied the board and then called. His hand was second-best to his opponent's two pair, {4-Diamonds}

{4-Diamonds}

{6-Diamonds}

. Assadourian's chip count dropped to 16,500.

Tags: Eric Assadourian John Phan