Cheng Doubles Into Commanding Lead
Level 31
: Blinds 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante
Early in the new level during the tenth hand of heads-up play, Junnie Pamplona limped the button and called a raise to 500,000 by Chao-Ting Cheng. The 8♥5♥2♠ flop was checked by Cheng and Pamplona bet 350,000. Cheng check-raised to 1,000,000 to then face the shove by Pamplona.
"All-in?" Cheng verified with the dealer and then snap-called once it was confirmed.
Chao-Ting Cheng: Q♠Q♥
Junnie Pamplona: 8♣7♠
The top pair of Pamplona had some outs but the K♥ turn and 5♦ river let Cheng double for 4,965,000 to establish a commanding lead for the Taiwanese poker player.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
11,090,000 | 5,010,000 |
|
3,190,000 | -5,010,000 |