Forever Young

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Whatever the blinds, Pot Limit Omaha remains a turbulent, topsy-turvy affair, and this level has been no different. Just now on one of the far tables, I witnessed a seven-way flop, Richard Grace's under-the-gun raise to 1,200 getting about as much respect as if he'd verbally announced he had quad deuces in the hole.

The flop came {10-Spades} {8-Hearts} {2-Spades} , and after David Sands had checked, Young Phan announced all in for 5,500. Grace folded what he later revealed was suited aces, whilst a player three seats along (let's make this the return of the Dude - White Russian, please) moved all in for 18,100. The action folded around to Sands, who called both all-ins, leading us to a three-way showdown.

The Dude: {K-Spades} {K-} {7-Spades} {3-}
Sands: {A-Spades} {4-Spades} {2-} {Q-}
Phan: {10-} {9-} {7-} {2-}

Amazingly, Phan was ahead with two pair, and kept his nose even further in front on the {J-} turn before housing up on the {10-} river.

Sadly, no eliminations for those thirsty for blood, but Phan more than doubled through, The Dude took a meaty side pot, and Sands was left with just a bowl of rice.

Disclaimer: Thanks to Grace for sharing the details of the hand.

Tags: David Sands Richard Grace Young Phan