Avila Takes From Phan
Level 7
: 600/1,200, 1,200 ante
With a board reading 
, after it was checked to him, John Phan bet 2,500 over to Carlos Avila who raised to 10,000. Phan thought for a while before calling to grow the pot.
The turn was the 
. Avila moved all in for his remaining 27,000. Phan mulled over the decision briefly before making the call. Avila was ahead with the 
but needed to fade several outs as Phan held the 
for a nut flush draw.
The river would be kind to Avila when it came peacefully in the form of the 
to give Avila a big double up through the still large stack of Phan.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
125,000
-50,000
|
-50,000 |
|
95,000
95,000
|
95,000 |