06-15-2008 16:05 UTC-8

Johnny Chan Doubles Up, Richard "Chufty" Ashby Eliminated

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Richard "Chufty" Ashby opened for 7,000, Cole South called, Johnny Chan called, Eli Elezra reraised to 38,000 from the button, Ashby called all in and both South and Chan also called.

The flop was {9-Hearts}

{9-Hearts}

{8-Hearts}

{6-Clubs}

. South bet 74,000, Chan called all in and Elezra folded.

Ashby {A-Diamonds}

{A-Diamonds}

{Q-Spades}

{7-Diamonds}

{2-Hearts}

South

{A-Spades}

{J-Diamonds}

{10-Spades}

{8-Diamonds}

Chan

{A-Hearts}

{J-Hearts}

{10-Clubs}

{7-Spades}

Ashby whiffed the flop, while South flopped a straight draw and Chan flopped a ten-high straight and the nut flush draw. The turn was the {10-Diamonds}

{10-Diamonds}

making Chan a jack-high straight, and the river was the {3-Diamonds}

{3-Diamonds}

. Chan scooped the monster pot, doubling his stack, while Ashby hit the rail.

Tags: Cole South Eli Elezra Johnny Chan Richard Ashby Chufty