High-Stakes Bluff or Bold Play? A Tense Poker Showdown Unfolds

One raise too far? A daring all-in reshapes the game as Kim Pham’s 9s crush Wayne Johnson’s hesitation. The table tension was electric.

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2026 January 9 . 7:22 AM

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High-Stakes Bluff or Bold Play? A Tense Poker Showdown Unfolds

A tense hand unfolded in a recent crazy game between Wayne Johnson and Kim Pham. The action began with a raise from the button, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown between the two players.

The button opened the betting with a raise to 1,500. Kim Pham, in the big blind, responded with a three-bet to 5,500. Wayne Johnson then raised further to 10,500, and the small blind called.

Pham matched Johnson’s raise, keeping the pot growing. The flop came 3♦6♣7♠, and Pham wasted no time—pushing all in for 13,600. Johnson, facing the aggressive move, chose to fold. Pham revealed 9♣9♥, showing an over pair that had forced the decision.

After the hand, Pham’s stack grew to 37,700, while Johnson was left with 19,600. The bold all-in move secured Pham a significant chip advantage in the game.