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In a Generational Clash, the Young Joseph Cheong Was Eliminated by 77-Year Old Berry Johnston

Berry Johnston has won a World Series of Poker bracelet in three different decades ('83, '86, '90, '95, '01), including the 1986 Main Event championship, and today he is gunning for another piece of gold in an astounding fourth decade of WSOP competition.

At age 77, Johnston is one of poker's respected elders, and his impressive collection of accolades across all of the game's disciplines makes him a major threat in this Pot-Limit Omaha event.

Johnston just showed that PLO is not just a game for the young hotshots, dispatching former "November Nine" member Jospeh Cheong in a showdown between two men who have had the honor of playing at the final table of the Main Event.

The action began when Cheong opened for 2,800, and Johnston responded by raising the pot. Cheong four-bet all-in for his remaining 12,300, and Johnston made the call with . Cheong was trailing with his , but the game of Omaha is all about the board cards.

Flop:

Both players found an ace, but Johnston's king kicker kept him in the lead. The on the turn solidified his position, and the on the river sent Cheong to the rail.