Could YOU Fold a FULL HOUSE? (Brutal WSOP Coolers)

In this special poker hand breakdown, Phil Galfond analyzes two of the biggest hands of the 2016 WSOP Main Event played by poker crusher James Obst. 🎥 Hand #1: Pocket Sevens vs Nine Eight Suited We’re nearing the final table of the $10,000 WSOP 2016 Main Event. With Pocket sevens in the small blind, James Obst calls a raise from under the gun after Michael Ruane calls with Nine Eight of clubs, a very beautiful hand that can make plenty of straight flushes. (I wonder if that becomes relevant…) This hand had Phil surprised at the final result, as he explains in this video his strategy would have resulted in an entirely different situation arising and likely wouldn’t have made such an interesting poker strategy video! 🎥 Hand #2: Nine Seven Suited vs Ace Five Off Suit With 14 players left in the 2016 World Series of Poker Main Event, the pressure is at its peak. Qui Ngyuen and James Obst face off in what proves to be a pivotal moment during the biggest poker tournament in the world. Obst’s poker hand reading skills makes him one of the best in the game, still performing nine years after these hands were played. What do you think? Would you have found the same plays that he showcased in these two great poker hands? Let Phil know in the comments! In almost every poker related video on this channel, Phil Galfond is here to teach you how to think like a professional poker player. Are you a new or beginner poker player? Do you need the BEST Texas Hold ‘em poker strategy and the BEST Pot Limit Omaha tips? Do you have a high stakes poker story question that you’d like to hear from the POV of a poker professional who was THERE? Leave a comment and your question might end up in the next one of Phil’s quick poker tips videos or inspiring one of his high stakes poker story clips! Remember to Subscribe for more high stakes poker content and turn on notifications so you don't miss any Galfond Challenge content or other poker live streams! Producer: Thomas Deming-Henes Brand Design: Dan Deming-Henes Creative Specialists: Quentin Cardinal-Juneau, Miikka Anttonen Twitter:   / philgalfond   Instagram:   / phil.galfond   TikTok:   / phil.galfond   3 Free training videos: https://galfond.link/Free-Poker-Training