John Phan Wins Second World Series Of Poker Bracelet This Year

John Phan was developing a reputation as a strong poker player who could not seal the deal. He finished runner up several times at last year's World Series of Poker, and was unable to get over the hump to win a bracelet.

This year, Phan returned to the WSOP with the hopes of just cashing in. He has done more than that, he had changed his reputation after winning his second bracelet of the year in Event #40, a $2,500 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball tournament.

"Going into a World Series, I don't expect to win a bracelet, but it would be nice to win one. The first(bracelet), I didn't really care that much. But(winning) the second one is so difficult," he said.

Phan beat out a field of players at the final table that makes his win even more remarkable. Shun Uchinda had already cashed twice this year, and two winners from last year, Ben Pozio and Robert Mizrachi were both at the table.

Poker author David Sklansky was also at the final table. Phan played well and when it came down to the final three Phan, Uchida, and Gioi Luong, the tension mounted. It was Luong that bowed out first, leaving only Phan and Uchida.

The two engaged in some talking back and forth before Phan eventually disposed of Uchida to win the tournament. Phan cashed in $151,896 for the win. that brings his running total for this year to $605,999.

June 25, 2008
Posted By Vincent Tapoglia III
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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