Nov 10, 2013
Robbie Sham opens to 12,500, Kakwan Lau three-bets to 25,000 in position and Sham has a very difficult decision on his hands.
"I’m not sure if I want to race or not," says Sham.
Several minutes pass before Sham makes the call and we have a showdown with Sham at risk of being our bubble boy.
Showdown
Sham: [8d] [8s]
Lau: [Ah] [Qs]
Flop: [Kh] [4h] [3h]
Lau flops the nut flush draw to add to his over cards outs.
Turn: [9d]
It’s red, but it’s no heart.
River: [8c]
It’s a set for Sham and he doubles up at the most crucial time in the tournament.
Sham ~ 105,000
Lau ~ 180,000