Phil's view (He hates Brandon's call too):
http://www.cardplayer.com/author/article/all/18/9337
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My $2,500 bet on the river was an excellent one. It forced Brandon to pay me off if he did have a pair lower than mine, like 6-6, or if he had A-K, or even A-10. The bet also served a defensive purpose: It froze Brandon! I hate his call on the end. Why not raise when you hit your miracle 7? I may have called a $10,000 or even a $15,000 raise.
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