Cheng Priced In to Call as Katzenberger Scores a Big Double
Level 13
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
James Mcaulay raised to 5,500 under the gun and Chen Cheng called in the hijack. Viktor Katzenberger then three-bet to 18,000 on the button and both opponents called.
Katzenberger continued for 12,500 on the Q♦7♠4♣ flop and Mcaulay quickly folded. Cheng, though, put in a raise to 36,000 to send Katzenberger deep into the tank.
Katzenberger considered the decision for a few minutes until moving all in for 55,000. Cheng asked for a count and also tanked for a moment until eventually calling.
Viktor Katzenberger: K♥Q♠ 
Chen Cheng: J♥10♣
Katzenberger had gotten Cheng to call with just jack-high as he was a big favorite to double up. The rest of the board ran out 5♦6♠ and Cheng handed over the big pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
165,000 | |
|
70,000
40,000
|
40,000 |
|
60,000
12,000
|
12,000 |