Zhang Knocks Cates Back Down
Level 23
: 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante
Daniel Cates opened to 320,000 from middle position with 
and Michael Chi Zhang defended his big blind, holding 
. The dealer spread out 
, Zhang checked to Cates who bet 250,000 and Zhang called.
A 
landed on the turn, both players checked to the 
and once more to showdown. Zhang tabled for two pair and Cates mucked, shipping the pot to Zhang.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,000,000
130,000
|
130,000 |
|
|
1,700,000
-600,000
|
-600,000 |