Cheong's Kicker Wins
From under the gun, Joel Nordkvist raised to 32,000. Joseph Cheong called from the big blind, and the flop came down . Both players checked.
The turn was the , and Cheong checked. Nordkvist bet 40,000, and Cheong called.
On the river, the landed. Cheong checked, Nordkvist bet 100,000, and Cheong quickly made the call. Nordkvist showed the , but Cheong's kicker with the gave him the winning hand.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Joel Nordkvist |
940,000
-260,000
|
-260,000 |
Joseph Cheong |
700,000
36,000
|
36,000 |