2009 PokerStars.net APPT Macau

APPT Macau High Rollers Event
Day: 2
Event Info

2009 PokerStars.net APPT Macau

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k8
Prize
$266,690
Event Info
Buy-in
$11,000
Prize Pool
$701,818
Entries
64
Level Info
Level
17
Blinds
20,000 / 40,000
Ante
5,000

Danny Huynh Doubles on the Bubble

Danny Huynh
Danny Huynh
Danny Huynh has more than doubled up after a big three-way pot with Johnny Chan and Jonathan Karamalikis.

Danny opened the pot with a raise, Chan made the call in late position and when the action reached Karamalikis, he squeezed for a little over 100k. The bet sent Huynh into the tank and he eventually opted to move all in for approximately 170,000.

Suddenly, Chan piped up.

"What happens if I go all in and we both get knocked out?" he inquired, in reference to the fact that the next player out receives no money.

The consensus was that Chan would finish in the money, as he had more chips when the hand started. To be sure, however, Tournament Director Danny McDonagh was called to the table to confirm. McDonagh's ruling was on par with the consensus, but Chan ended up folding his hand anyway, sending Karamalikis and Huynh to a showdown:

Huynh: {A-Diamonds}{Q-Spades}
Karamalikis: {A-Clubs}{10-Hearts}

Both players paired their kickers after the flop came {Q-Hearts}{10-Clubs}{2-Spades} but the turn and river bricked out {K-Clubs}, {9-Hearts} cementing the hand for Huynh, who now sits with 447,000 in chips.

Of note, when the {9-Hearts} fell on the river, Johnny Chan flew out of his seat, claiming he'd folded pocket nines before the flop.

Tags: Danny Huynh