Two Guys Who Raise Too Much Get it In For Piles

Photo: Chun Chang

As the WPT.com reporting team arrives at the table, a bet of 21,000 is in front of Christoph Illig who is deep in the tank debating whether to call off his remaining 50,000 or so chips to a jam from Chun Chang of about 75,000.

After the clock is called, Illig spikes in a stack to make the call, creating a massive 150,000 chip preflop pot.

Chun Chang:
Christoph Illig:

Both players are hoping for a very monotone runout to steal a win away from the very likely chop.

The dealer runs out a board of , bringing neither player enough help and indeed splitting the pot.

“Why don’t you fold?” asks Chang as the players gathered back their chips.

“Because you raise too much” replied Illig.

“You raise too much too!” retorted Chang with a laugh from both players.

Chun Chamg – 80,000 (100 bb)
Christoph Illig – 80,000 (100 bb)

Photo: Christoph Illig