Shimizu Takes the Chip Lead
Level 29
: Blinds 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante
Jinho Hong opened to 350,000 with K?6? first to act and Nozomu Shimizu defended his big blind with 9?8?.
Shimizu checked the Q?8?3? flop and called when Hong continued for 350,000. The turn brought in the 6?, and Shimizu checked again. Hong fired another 900,000 and again Shimizu called with the best hand.
A third check came from Shimizu on the 4? river and Hong checked back after mulling over his options. Shimizu's pair of eights were best and he claimed the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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13,170,000
1,680,000
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1,680,000 |
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12,395,000
-35,000
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-35,000 |
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10,070,000 | |
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1,340,000
-1,530,000
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-1,530,000 |
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