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 |
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Joseph Cheong |
290,000
25,000
|
25,000 |
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Philippe Boucher |
131,000
-68,000
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-68,000 |
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