Phua Makes a Nice Call

In a hand that played into the break, Paul Phua made a tough river call, but was right to do so. Kamer Alyanakyan was the pre-flop raiser, he made it 130,000 from middle position and Phua (button) and Talal Shakerchi (big blind) both called.

Alyanakyan continuation bet 210,000 on the flop, both players stuck around and the fell on fourth street. No one bit this time as all three took a free card, which was the . First to act was Shakerchi and he bet 425,000. That got rid of Alyanakyan but Phua tanked before calling. Shakerchi showed but Phua had him beat with pocket sixes.