Cheong Takes the Lead
Joseph Cheong and Philippe Boucher have been battling a lot here on Day 2. Just before the last break, the two got involved in a four-bet pot with Boucher having position.
Cheong had opened, Boucher three-bet, Cheong four-bet and Boucher called before the flop came down 
. Cheong checked, and Boucher fired 8,500. Cheong called.
The turn was the 
, and Cheong checked. Boucher stayed on the gas with a bet of 14,600, which Cheong called.
The river was the 
, and both players checked.
Cheong showed the 
for a rivered set of kings, and Boucher mucked his hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
290,000 | 25,000 |
|
131,000 | -68,000 |