Spades Bad for Chen, Spades Good for Chen
Chris Brewer raised from middle position to 140,000 and was three-bet to 500,000 by James Chen on the button. Brewer called and fireworks ensued.
The dealer put out an all-spade board, consisting of the A?5?2? and Brewer checked over to Chen, who put out a bet of 300,000. Brewer responded with a check-raise to 700,000 and Chen then three-bet to 1,600,000, which Brewer called.
"Check," said Brewer.
"Did you just check in the dark?" asked Chen.
"Yes," said Brewer.
The turn brought the Q? and Chen moved all in, with Brewer snap calling.
Chris Brewer: A?J?
James Chen: 10?9?
The river 8? would be inconsequential as Chen was drawing dead to Brewer's flush.
"You gave me two opportunities to quit bluffing, but I just couldn't do it," laughed Chen.
In the very next hand, Brandon Steven raised to 140,000 from middle position and Chen called from late position.
Both players checked the 6?Q?J? flop and Steven lead out for 140,000 on the Q? turn, getting a call from Chen. Steven checked the 4? river and Chen put out a bet of 300,000, resulting in a frustrated fold from Steven.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
5,700,000
190,000
|
190,000 |
|
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|
2,500,000
-1,990,000
|
-1,990,000 |
|
||
|
825,000
275,000
|
275,000 |