Cao Starts Hot; Badziakouski Cools Him Off

David Peters raised to 2,500 and Yu Liang called in the big blind. The duo checked the flop, and Liang check-called a bet worth 2,200 on the turn. On the river, both checked again and Liang announced king-high, Peters scooped the pot with .

Then, Peters raised to 2,500 in the cutoff and Rui Cao called in the big blind. On the flop, neither player bet. Cao then made it 4,500 to go on the turn and Peters called before the river was checked through again. Cao showed for a straight and won the pot.

One hand later, Cao raised to 3,500 from the small blind and Mikita Badziakouski called in the big blind. The flop fell and Cao's continuation bet of 3,000 was called. On the turn, Cao checked and Badziakouski fired 20,000. That resulted in a smile and headshaking of Cao, who quickly let go.