Just Calling Hurts
Joseph Cheong had the button, and raised to 30,000. Aubin Cazals defended, and both players checked after the flop came 
. The turn was the 
, and Cazals checked to Cheong who fired 42,000. Cazals check-raised to 130,000, and Cheong called.
The 
completed the board, and Cazals led out for 260,000. Cheong tanked, then called. Cazals tabled 
for nine-high, and Cheong showed 
for a straight.
"Nice hand, Joe!" one of Cheong's friends shouted.
"It hurt to just call," Cheong replied back.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,110,000
410,000
|
410,000 |
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3,020,000
410,000
|
410,000 |
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