Phua Takes From Cates
Level 21
: 50,000/100,000, 100,000 ante
Paul Phua raised to 205,000 from the cutoff with 
before Daniel Cates three-bet to 400,000 from the button with 
.
Phua called, and the flop fell 
. Both players checked, and the 
hit the turn.
The action went check-check again, and the 
hit the river.
Phua had found the straight and bet 500,000 into the 1,000,000 pot.
Cates thought for a minute but opted to fold his top pair, and Phua won the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,200,000 | 300,000 |
|
2,000,000 | -715,000 |