In 1988 Erick Seidel. That event has been immortalized in the Rounders.Johnny Chan was dealt:Erik Seidel had:Chan and Seidel limped. The flop came:It gave Chan the best possible straight and an overpair to Seidel. Chan bet $40,000. Seidel then raised $50,000. Chan called. 2s on the turn didnt change anything. Though Chan had already made a hand he checked, giving Seidel an illusion that he was still on a draw. Seidel moved all in. Chan called. The river showed that Chan was a winner:So Chan became the World Champion for the second time.
WSOP 1988 Main Event: Johnny Chan vs Erik Seidel
Published on Nov 9, 2004
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