Misreading the Signs
On the third draw, Ponzio took one. "Sign of weakness," chided Phan. Phan took one as well. Ponzio checked. Phan feigned a move toward his chips, but Ponzio didn't react. Then Phan threw out a bet. Ponzio instantly check-raised. Phan, not too pleased, made the call.
"Number two," said Ponzio, showing 7-6-5-4-2. Phan mucked, saying he had an 8-6. Ponzio is up to 135,000.