Chow Dodges Schulman's Trap
Level 15
: 0/0, 60,000 ante
Nick Schulman raised to 325,000 in the hijack, holding 
and Chow Hing Yaung called on the button with 
.
Schulman fired 350,000 when the 
landed on the table and Chow called again. Schulman hit a straight on the 
turn and tried to trap his opponent, checking. Chow, however, played his hand cautiously and checked back. Schulman checked the 
river as well but Chow wouldn't lose more chips as he tapped back.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
10,800,000 | 600,000 |
|
3,800,000 | -780,000 |
and Ben Lamb called on the button, holding 
. 
turn brought another check from Schulman and Lamb checked his open-ender. They saw the 
hit the felt and Schulman knuckled again. Lamb reached to his stack and tossed in 280,000. Schulman made a fast call and clipped Lamb.
, Kenneth Kee checked the 
and both players checked to let the 
. 
improved his hand further, leaving Foo with a fifth-place prize of HKD 466,223. 
turn and Foo placed in a small bet of 280,000. Chow thought for a bit and then folded his hand.