Christopher Chung Finds a Seven to Double Up
Level 19
: 8,000/16,000, 0 ante
Mark Bassaly raised in middle position, Christopher Chung three-bet on the button, Bassaly four-bet, and Chung capped it. Bassaly called.
The flop was 
and Bassaly bet, which was enough to put Chung all in. Chung called and they showed down.
Bassaly: 
Chung: 
Chung was in bad shape with sevens against Bassaly's nines, but as he stood up, ready to make his exit, the 
came on the turn, giving Chung sevens full of fives. The 
river was insignificant.
"What!? That doesn't happen in tournaments!" Chung exclaimed after the hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
357,000
57,000
|
57,000 |
|
96,000
39,000
|
39,000 |