Spades Bad for Chen, Spades Good for Chen

Chris Brewer raised from middle position to 140,000 and was three-bet to 500,000 by James Chen on the button. Brewer called and fireworks ensued.

The dealer put out an all-spade board, consisting of the A♠5♠2♠ and Brewer checked over to Chen, who put out a bet of 300,000. Brewer responded with a check-raise to 700,000 and Chen then three-bet to 1,600,000, which Brewer called.

"Check," said Brewer.

"Did you just check in the dark?" asked Chen.

"Yes," said Brewer.

The turn brought the Q♠ and Chen moved all in, with Brewer snap calling.

Chris Brewer: A♦J♠
James Chen: 10♥9♥

The river 8♣ would be inconsequential as Chen was drawing dead to Brewer's flush.

"You gave me two opportunities to quit bluffing, but I just couldn't do it," laughed Chen.

In the very next hand, Brandon Steven raised to 140,000 from middle position and Chen called from late position.

Both players checked the 6♠Q♥J♠ flop and Steven lead out for 140,000 on the Q♠ turn, getting a call from Chen. Steven checked the 4♠ river and Chen put out a bet of 300,000, resulting in a frustrated fold from Steven.