Cheong Wins Two in a Row Versus Shorr
With about 75,000 in the pot and a flop of 
, Joseph Cheong check-called a 22,000 bet in the big blind against Shannon Shorr in early position.
On the 
turn, Cheong led for 40,000 and Shorr called. The 
river saw Cheong check-call a 125,000 bet.
Shorr briefly flashed his cards but turned them back over when Cheong showed 
which was good for the pot.
On the very next hand, action folded to Cheong in the small blind who raised to 40,000. Shorr defended the big blind.
Both players checked the 
flop. On the 
turn, Cheong led for 65,000 and Shorr called. After the 
completed the board, Cheong bet 165,000 and Shorr called.
Similar to the previous hand, Shorr briefly flashed his cards but turned them back over when Cheong showed 
which was good for the nut straight as he raked in more chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,640,000 | 250,000 |
|
420,000 | -470,000 |