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The Best Hand I Ever Played by Johnny Chan

Johnny Chan vs Erik Seidel, 1988

Johnny 'Rambo' Chan

In 1988 Johnny Chan was going for back-to-back World Series of Poker Main Event wins, when he found himself heads-up against newcomer Erik Seidel...

THE SET-UP:

Chan: Jc-9c

Seidel: Qc-7h

Board: Qs-8d-10h-2s-6d

Both players limp into the pot and flop big hands - Chan has the nut straight and Seidel top pair. Seidel checks the flop, Chan bets 40,000, and Seidel continues to be aggressive, making it another 50,000 to go. Chan slow-plays his hand, calling the bet and both players check the blank on the turn.
JOHNNY CHAN

The Orient Express schools Seidel to retain the world championship...

We're going back to the days of long hair, when I was 30 pounds lighter and everybody smoked. It's when Erik Seidel played in a style that made him easy to trap.

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