Cheong Tries to Trap, Takes the Lead
Aubin Cazals opened to 30,000 with the button, and Joseph Cheong defended his big blind. The flop fell 

, and Cheong check-called 30,000 from Cazals. Both players checked when the
turned, and after the
completed the board.
Cazals showed 
for queen-high, but Cheong had aces-full with 
.
The trap didn't work, but Cheong now has the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
3,075,000
55,000
|
55,000 |
|
|
||
|
|
3,055,000
55,000
|
55,000 |
|
|
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