Match 2: Aces Again for Lemaire
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No, this isn't a repost.
Joseph Cheong had the button and opened to 12,000. Hugo Lemaire three-bet to 32,000, and Cheong called.
The flop came 
, and Lemaire tossed a green T25,000 chip and a T5,000 chip forward. Cheong called. The turn was another nine - the 
- and Lemaire led again - this time for 65,000. Cheong called.
The 
completed the board, and Lemaire fired a third bullet worth 155,000. Cheong sat back in his seat silently, assessing the situation. His eyes were fixed on the board, and he was riffling orange T5,000 chips in his left hand. He eventually folded, and Lemaire showed 
.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,862,000 | -70,000 |
|
1,250,000 | 70,000 |
and about 60,000 in the pot, both players checked through to the 
river. A check from Cazals led to a bet of 40,000 from Mirzikinian. Cazals, though, popped it to 185,000. A call came from Mirzikinian, but he was not happy to see Cazals table 
for a full house. Mirzikinian flahsed the 
for a straight as he watched the pot get pushed the other way.
, and Lemaire led for 15,000. Cheong called. The turn was the 
, pairing the board, and both players checked.
completed the board, and Lemaire checked again. Cheong tossed out 27,000. Lemaire released, and Cheong raked in the pot.
. Both players checked. The turn was the 
, Lemaire led for 40,000, and Cheong raised to 125,000. Lemaire called.
completed the board, and Lemaire checked. Cheong tossed out 225,000, and Lemaire tank-called. Cheong tabled 
for a full house, and Lemaire showed 
. Cheong check-called 13,000, and the turn was another ace - the 
. Both players checked.
turn. Mirzikinian checked for a second time to Cazals who promptly bet 55,000. Mirzikinian called again and the 
hit the river. A third check from Mirzikinian led a third bet from Cazals, this one for 160,000. Mirzikinian tanked for about 45 seconds before tossing in the chips to call.
for a full house to take down the pot.