Galfond Chops Twice to Survive

Phil Galfond potted from middle position and got action from Ali Abduljabbar and small blind Michael McKenna. The flop came and Galfond piled for 215,000. Abduljabbar called and McKenna mucked .

Phil Galfond:
Ali Abduljabbar:

The gave Abduljabbar two pair and the nut low but the river made aces up for Galfond.

A few hands later, Marco Johnson raised to 120,000 early and was called by McKenna and Galfond, who was in the big blind. Galfond led for pot on and only McKenna continued. Galfond put the rest in on the turn.