Saliba Sent to the Rail, Cheong Builds a Monster Stack
Level 9
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Justin Saliba raised to 20,00 from the hijack, Joseph Cheong three-bet to 90,000 from the small blind and Saliba called.
The 7♥3♠5♣ flop slowed down Cheong with a check. Saliba bet out 70,000 and Cheong check-raised, moving all in. Saliba counted out his remaining 385,000 behind the line as he agonized over his decision. Saliba finally made the call.
Justin Saliba: 9♣9♦ 
Joseph Cheong: Q♦Q♣
Saliba's pocket pair was way behind the holding of Cheong and the 2♣ turn and J♠ river couldn't save him; Cheong quickly became one of the largest stacks in the room.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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1,665,000
1,409,500
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1,409,500 |
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Busted | |
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