Forever Young
Whatever the blinds, Pot Limit Omaha remains a turbulent, topsy-turvy affair, and this level has been no different. Just now on one of the far tables, I witnessed a seven-way flop, Richard Grace's under-the-gun raise to 1,200 getting about as much respect as if he'd verbally announced he had quad deuces in the hole.
The flop came , and after David Sands had checked, Young Phan announced all in for 5,500. Grace folded what he later revealed was suited aces, whilst a player three seats along (let's make this the return of the Dude - White Russian, please) moved all in for 18,100. The action folded around to Sands, who called both all-ins, leading us to a three-way showdown.
The Dude:
Sands:
Phan:
Amazingly, Phan was ahead with two pair, and kept his nose even further in front on the turn before housing up on the river.
Sadly, no eliminations for those thirsty for blood, but Phan more than doubled through, The Dude took a meaty side pot, and Sands was left with just a bowl of rice.
Disclaimer: Thanks to Grace for sharing the details of the hand.