Chuang Wins Big Pot to Bust La Scola

Tsung-Yi Chuang opened to 20,000 from the hijack. Steven La Scola three-bet to 65,000 from the cutoff. Chuang made the call.

The 9♦Q♥10♦ flop resulted in a check from Chuang. La Scola followed with a bet of 45,000. Chuang called.

The 8♦ turn peeled before Chuang checked again. La Scola went all-in for 180,000 as Chuang went into the tank during a big moment late on Day 1b.

"I don't think I can fold," said Chuang as he made the call and put La Scola at risk.

Steven La Scola: A♦Q♠ All in
Tsung-Yi Chuang: J♦J♣

Chuang held the best hand with a straight, but La Scola had the scary ace of diamonds for a flush draw.

Chuang faded the diamond on the 10♣ river as La Scola hit the payout desk.