Phan's Jack-High Doesn't Hold

Sam Farha and John Phan are definitely living up to their reputations as gamblers. In a raised pot, Farha checked dark before the dealer produced a flop of {K-Hearts}

. After Phan led out, a raising war ensued, with Farha eventually all in and called by Phan. Both players turned out to be on draws. Farha showed {8-Clubs}

for a flush draw while Phan opened {J-Diamonds}

for a straight draw -- and the best hand. The {K-Clubs}

club fell on the turn, making a flush for Farha but giving Phan a higher flush draw. The river changed nothing after it fell {3-Spades}

.

Once the stacks were counted down, Phan was left with 13,500 in chips. A few hands later, Phan moved in with {K-Clubs}

and Farha called with {K-Hearts}

. Farha took the lead by pairing his six on the flop, but Phan peeled off a queen on the turn and another on the river to secure the double-up. He now has about 25,000 in chips.

Tags: John Phan Sam Farha

2009 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship

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Phan's Jack-High Doesn't Hold