McKeehen Falls to Two Flushes
Level 7
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
Joe McKeehen was in position in a heads-up pot against two opponents, including Chi Kang, on a board of 
.
Both players checked on the turn and McKeehen bet 7,500. Both opponents called. The river brought the 
and Kang moved all in for 14,300. McKeehen was next to act and asked for a count before calling off with slightly less, which sent the third player in the hand into the tank.
"I've got a flush, guys," he groaned. "I call."
Kang showed 
for the nut flush and McKeehen flashed his cards before tossing them into the muck. The third player in the hand showed 
for a smaller flush.
Incredibly, seated to the immediate right of the 2015 WSOP Main Event champ was the only other world champion in the room, 2013 winner Ryan Riess.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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60,000
60,000
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60,000 |
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Busted | |
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