PartyPoker Premier League IV Day 2 | PartyPoker Premier League IV

02-13-2010 14:10 UTC-12

Tran Over a Million

donpeters

Phil Laak raised to 60,000 with {Q-Spades}

and JC Tran called in position once again against an opponent. He held two fives.

The flop came down {A-Clubs}

and Tran flopped a set of fives. Laak checked and Tran fired 65,000 to win the pot. He's now over one million in chips.

Tags: JC Tran Phil Laak

02-13-2010 14:07 UTC-12

For the coverage, PokerNews has access to the holecard cameras in the production truck. Phil Laak knows this and has been checking the coverage on breaks in order to do some homework on his opponents at the table.

During play, the tournament staff has taken away all cell phones from the players and not allowed them to use any sort of communication devices while playing. During breaks though, a little extra work can go a long way.

https://www.pokernews.com/video/partypoker-premiere-league-iv-ambushing-phil-laak-3187.htm

Level: 6

Blinds: 10,000/20,000

Ante: 0

02-13-2010 14:05 UTC-12

Another Small Pot Goes to JC

donpeters

David Benyamine looked at the {A-Hearts}

and raised to 35,000 from under the gun. JC Tran called from the big blind with the {6-Clubs}

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The board was checked all the way through as it ran out {K-Hearts}

and Tran scooped the pot with a pair of sixes.

Tags: David Benyamine JC Tran

02-13-2010 13:59 UTC-12

Laak Feeling Owned

donpeters

Phil Laak raised to 42,000 holding the {Q-Spades}

. JC Tran made the call with some suited connectors -- {6-Clubs}

-- in position.

The flop came down {A-Spades}

and Laak fired a continuation bet of 52,000. Tran made the call, opting to play another pot in position.

The turn was the {3-Hearts}

. Laak checked and Tran reached for some chips. He fired 76,000 and got Laak to lay down his hand.

"I feel like I'm getting owned," said Laak after folding his hand.

Tags: JC Tran Phil Laak

02-13-2010 13:56 UTC-12

Four Left

donpeters

After eliminating Giovanni Safina, JC Tran has further increased his lead on the field. Much like they finished yesterday, Tran and Phil Laak for sitting one, two, but in reverse order right now. Here's the chip counts of the final four.

JC Tran - 902,000
Phil Laak - 586,000
David Benyamine - 503,000
Roland De Wolfe - 409,000

02-13-2010 13:54 UTC-12

Giovanni Safina Eliminated in 5th Place ($8,000)

donpeters

Giovanni Safina raised to 45,000 holding the {A-Hearts}

and JC Tran called in position once again with the {A-Spades}

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The flop came down {A-Clubs}

and Safina checked. Tran fired 60,000 and Safina check-raised all in for 129,000. Tran called.

There was a solid chance that this pot would be chopped, but that only lasted until the {6-Hearts}

fell on the turn, giving Tran two pair and the lead. The river completed the board with the {4-Diamonds}