Cheong and Lindgren Can't Avoid Middle Cards
Four players limped to Erick Lindgren in the big blind and he decided to exercise his option by betting pot. Robert Williamson folded under the gun and Joseph Cheong responded with a limp-raise to 2,000. The player on the button than move all in for 4,275. Lindgren called for less while Cheong called behind.
Button: 
Lindgren: 
Cheong: 
While Lindgren and Cheong were playing big cards, the button had decided to go with middle cards. That decision paid off when the flop fell 
, giving him a straight. The 
turn put out a flush draw, but the 
river blanked. The button scooped the pot leaving Cheong hurt and Lindgren to rebuy.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
13,800
-4,200
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-4,200 |
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10,000
-5,000
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-5,000 |
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