Pham Wins a Race
Level 23
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Genady Mayzel raised in the small blind to 80,000, and David Pham three-bet to 160,000, leaving just 100,000 behind. Mayzel calculated for a minute and raised the extra 100,000 to put Pham all in, and Pham called.
David Pham: Q♠10♦ 
Genady Mayzel: 10♥8♠
The dealer slipped out 5♥K♥K♣5♠Q♦, and Pham won with two pair.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,400,000
375,000
|
375,000 |
|
550,000
295,000
|
295,000 |
|
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