Kings Up for Shakerchi
Phil Laak has been his usually bubbly self today: chattering incessantly, introducing people to knew words, and nicknaming Liv Boeree Astro Girl - you know, the usual. But he's been rather subdued since his table broke several hands ago, partly due to his stack taking a slight tumble.
Raising it up to 1,025 preflop from late position, Talal Shakerchi defended from the big blind leading to a flop of 
. Laak continuation bet for 1,175, but checked back the 
turn. On the 
river, he took another stab, but was quickly called by Shakerchi's 
, triggering Laak to throw his cards into the muck.
Laak now has around 20,000 in chips.