Phan Doubles with Ace from Space!

Johnny Neckar limped in from the button before John Phan raised by carefully placing seven green 25,000-denomination chips out on the felt for a raise of 175,000. Neckar then announced he was all in, and Phan jumped out of his seat and instantly called.

Neckar: {J-Clubs}

Phan:

The flop came {2-Spades}

and Neckar took the lead in the hand with a pair of kings. The turn was a blank in the {4-Clubs}

and Phan was left needing one of the three remaining aces in the deck to survive.

The river delivered the {A-Diamonds}

as Phan's entourage roared in delight as an ace from space arrived to give Phan a double-up in spectacular fashion!

Phan is now up to about 2.7 million, regaining the lead over Neckar who is now at 1.6 million.

2008 World Series of Poker

2008 World Series of Poker

Phan Doubles with Ace from Space!