Hernandez Eliminates Cheong, Nearing the Top
Level 9
: 2,000/4,000, 4,000 ante
Lazaro Hernandez opened to 15,000 from the hijack, Justin Young called in the small blind and Joseph Cheong defended his big. The board fell 
, action checked to Cheong who moved all in for 57,000 and just Hernandez called.
Cheong tabled 
for a flush draw, Hernandez turned over 
for top pair and the lead. The 
on the turn and 
on the river changed nothing and Hernandez took down the pot, eliminating Cheong.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
625,000
145,000
|
145,000 |
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Busted | |
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