2008 Asian Poker Tour - Macau
APT Macau Main Event
Day: 1a
Hai Chen Hong Eliminated
They saw a flop of and the action checked to Hong who fired a 1,100 chip continuation bet. En made the call as the big blind stepped aside.
The turn was the and Hong moved all in for his last 3,700. En went into the tank before eventually making the call.
The river was revealed as the before the player's cards were tabled. En showed which was good to take it down as Hong tossed his cards into the muck and exited the tournament floor.
Bad Beat Booth Ready For Action
Now that we are starting to receive a few bust-outs we should start to see the booth put to use. We've already overheard one player looking to release his rage after flopping a full house with on a board against an opponent holding . Of course the case fell to give his opponent quads and a one-outer for the win. A bad beat story that many of his friends will doubtless have to listen to over the coming years, but which will now be etched permanently in APT history thanks to the "Bad Beat Booth."
Level: 4
Blinds: 100/200
Ante: 25
Kanter Can Do
Kanter stood up and asked for a count. He tanked for about a minute, then started laughing as he made what he said was a crying call. It turned out to be a great call. His was well ahead of his opponent's . The river was the , allowing Kanter to drag the pot and eliminate his opponent.
Kanter now has about 16,000.
Lieu Takes One From Chan
The flop was and was checked by both players. The turn brought the and Chan checked to Lieu who bet out 1,400. Chan made the call.
The river was the but both players checked it down.
Chan flipped but found himself up against Lieu's which was good to take down the tidy pot. Lieu is now up to 18,400 which Chan slipping to 12,400.
No Final Table for Rheem This Week
Gill Extends Lead
Gill Keeps Climbing
Gill now has about 36,000.
Brunsons Talk Burgers
Doyle: "We can get a cheeseburger at home!"
Todd: "I didn't come all the way to China to eat cheeseburgers!"