Taking It on the Chen
We came upon a three-way hand involving Mike Leah (small blind), David "Bakes" Baker (cutoff), and Bill Chen (button). They'd reached the second draw, with Leah and Baker each taking one card and Chen standing pat.
Ensuing betting ended with Chen contemplating whether or not to call two bets or perhaps raise all in with the little bit more he had left. Chen opted to call, leaving himself just 150 chips behind, then watched with some dismay as on the third draw Leah was now standing pat.
Baker took one card, then Chen decided to break his hand and draw one as well. Leah bet, Baker called, and after Chen called with his last chips, Leah quickly turned over a wheel — 
.
Baker mucked, then Chen showed he'd drawn to a number three — 
.
"Well, I played it perfectly," said Chen grinning. "I broke an 
!"
Still shaking his head, Chen wished Leah and the others good luck and departed. Meanwhile, Leah is now challenging for the early chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
28,000 | 18,500 |
|
8,200 | -300 |
|
Busted |