Pham Scares Off Short Stacked Maede in First Hand


Azusa Maeda opened to 50,000 preflop just double the blinds and everyone folded except Huy Pham at the big blind.

Pham, the current chip leader, announced all-in to put Maeda on the spot.

The Japanese folded not willing to risk his tournament life in the first hand of the final table.