Let the Trash Talking Begin
"I'll give you the bracelet for a half million, John," began Uchida.
"What kind of a deal are you giving me?" replied Phan. "I'll give it to you for a quarter million."
Then: "Let's go all in in the dark."
"One hand?" asked Uchida.
"I've done it before. Let's do it again." The rail started cheering Phan on.
"Winner take all, Shun?"
Uchida shrugged no.
"You have no gambling blood in you, kid. Let's go all in in the dark."
"Maybe later," said Uchida.
"Now. Let's do something nice that history will not repeat. You're chicken-sh*t. No history in your blood. Only 'nit' in your blood. Grind, grind, grind. I've been playing your game all day. Now you play mine."
It was at this point that Uchida asked the floor if he could use his iPod. As is standard once WSOP tournaments are in the money, the answer was no.