Chung Folds Top Pair
Level 19
: 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
It folded to Darrin Phillips in late position and he raised it up to 35,000. Patrick Chung called from the button and both players in the blinds got out of the way.
The flop fell 
and Phillips checked to Chung. Chung took over and fired a bet of 42,000. It didn't take too long for Phillips to move in his last 246,000 and it was back to Chung.
Chung let out a big sigh and started to think his decision over. He eventually folded the 
while mucking his other card.
Phillips didn't show but he said ''good fold. I wish he called''. He then added he was holding pocket nines while he raked in the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
370,000 | 250,000 |
|
210,000 | -250,000 |
flop gave David a host of new outs, as a three or four would now gave him the lead. The 
turn made the four a chop out instead of a winning out for David, and the 
river sent David to get paid.
from early position against the 
of Brian Belkin in late position. 
and he took down the pot. 
board failed to give Lauder III a queen or spades.
board left him wishing the table "Good luck," before making his exit.
turn and 
river were dealt as a courtesy.
