Phua with a Pair of Aces
Level 6
: 4,000/8,000, 1,000 ante
On the button, Gus Hansen raised to 18,000. Paul Phua called from the big blind to see the flop, then checked. Hansen bet 18,000, and Phua called.
The turn was the , and the river was the . Both Phua and Hansen checked each street before Phua opened the for a pair of aces. Hansen couldn't beat it and mucked his hand to award Phua the pot.