Kong Puts Opponent To the Test

Ki Kong called an under-the-gun open to 600 from middle position and action folded around to Matt Livingston, who was on the button and also called. The small blind came along as well and the four saw a flop of .

The original raiser made a continuation-bet of 1,200 and Kong called. Livingston got out of the way and the small blind put in chips to call, taking action three ways to the turn . The small blind led out for 3,500 and the player who was under the gun folded. Kong put in chips to call.

The river fell and the small blind checked. Kong threw out a bet of 25,000, effectively putting his opponent at risk for his last 13,400 or so. The player went deep into the tank, apologizing for doing so. He said he just needed another moment and proceeded to fold after that moment passed, resulting in Kong taking down the pot.