Hand #213: Joseph Cheong Blows Up in Largest Pot in WSOP History
John Racener has the button.
Joseph Cheong raises to 2.9 million from the small blind after Racener folds his button. Jonathan Duhamel reraises from the big blind to 6.75 million. Cheong doesn't buy it and four-bets to 14.25 million. Duhamel comes back with a five-bet to 22.75 million.
Cheong goes back and checks his hand while thinking about his decision. The room is completely silent while Cheong tanks. The crowd grows a bit restless after a minute or so, but settles back down before Cheong takes some more time. Cheong moves all in and Duhamel makes the call!
Duhamel: 
Cheong: 
Cheong moved all in for a massive 95.05 million! Duhamel has less chips. This pot also has a lot riding on it for John Racener, the bystander in the confrontation. Time for the flop…
The flop is spread, 
and Cheong still needs to hit while Duhamel stays in front.
The turn brings the 
and everyone in this room in on the edge of their seat awaiting the river card.
The river completes the board with the 
and that's it! The sea of red Montreal Canadians jerseys swarms Duhamel on the stage and begins the chant of, "Ole! Ole! Ole! Ole! Ole!" Cheong sits back in his chair to assist with the final and official count of the stacks. His cheering section stands stunned, many shaking their heads. Cheong was left with under 10 million in chips.