Mohamed Wins Hand, Apologizes to Zhu

Ahmed Mohamed was among three players to tangle with WSOP bracelet winner Yueqi Zhu, who raised under the gun before the flop.

The aggressive play didn’t deter calls from a player in middle position, Mohamed, who was in the small blind, and Paul Dockal, who sat in the big blind.

The flop produced 6♦K♦7♦, prompting Mohamed and Dockal to check. Zhu continued with a bet, and the player in middle position immediately folded.

Mohamed, though, put in a check-raise, which caused Dockal to fold. Zhu briefly looked down at the board before making the call to the turn. With the 3♥ on the board, both players checked, and the river brought A♣, which Mohamed immediately bet and Zhu called.

Mohamed tabled A♦K♥ for top two pair, while Zhu flashed an Ace in his hand as he mucked his hand.

“I know,” Mohamed told his opponent. “You’re no dummy, Mr. Zhu. I thought you had ace-queen or ace-jack. I promise I won’t check-raise next time. I’m sorry, Mr. Zhu.”

Mohamed’s remarks brought chuckles from the table.