Chan Takes One on the Chin

Terrence "Not Johnny" Chan raised to 2,500 from the hijack seat, Dean Bobel called from the button, and the big blind came along, too. The flop came {7-Diamonds}

. Chan continued with a bet of 4,000, Bobel called, and the big blind skedaddled.

The turn was the {2-Clubs}

. Chan deliberated a bit, then tossed out a bet of 7,000. Bobel studied the board, then counted out 7,000 chips. He looked at what he would have remaining should he call -- 19,300 -- then finally declared he was all in.

Chan winced at Bobel's declaration. As Chan considered what to do, the announcement came over the public address system for the spectators to begin clearing the Amazon Room. Chan counted out the necessary chips to call, then finally tossed them forward.

It was a good call -- Chan had {A-Clubs}

and Bobel

. But good calls aren't always rewarded. As demonstrated by the {8-Spades}

that came on the river, giving Bobel trips and the hand.

Chan still has about 72,000 after that one. Meanwhile, Bobel survives with a stack of 66,000.

Tags: Dean Bobel Terrence Chan