Chan Rivers a Straight
Wai Leong Chan extends his lead after getting paid on the river by Paul Phua. Chan had led at a 
flop with 
, called by Phua who’d flopped two pair with 
. Both players checked the 
turn, and the 
river completed Chan’s straight. Phua faced a river bet of 400,000 and eventually made the call, receiving the bad news with equanimity.
| Player | Chips | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Wai Leong Chan | 14,000,000 |
1,220,000  |
| Paul Phua | 4,600,000 |
-900,000  |
