Paul Phua Finishes Runner-Up (Once More), Collects $305,000
After a rivered full house for Wai Leong Chan (with pocket aces, no less) was paid by Phua with [Qh8s] to the tune of 850,000, the board [AsQc6cJhJd], Phua found himself hovering around the 3,000,000 chip mark, in need of a double.
His chance came when Chan set him in preflop holding [KhTc]; he called with [AdJs] for 3,090,000.
Chan paired his king straight away, the board bringing no help for Phua: [Kd8c9d7h7s].
Phua, who’s racked up multiple near-misses in high roller Short Deck events, will have to accept second place once more, along with the accompanying $305,000 in prize money.
| Player | Chips | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Wai Leong Chan | 18,000,000 |
4,000,000  |
| Paul Phua | Busted |
-4,600,000  |
