Cheong and Alvarado Tangle Again
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Joseph Cheong opened to 700 from middle position, JC Alvarado three-bet to 2,200 on his direct left, and the action folded back to Cheong, who called.
The flop fell 
, and both players checked. The turn was the 
, Cheong led for 3,200, and Alvarado called.
The 
completed the board, and Cheong tossed out a single blue T5,000 chip. Alvarado called.
"Ace-high," Cheong sighed.
Alvarado flipped over 
for a pair of queens, and won the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
67,000
15,000
|
15,000 |
|
50,000
-16,500
|
-16,500 |
|
||