Hockin Takes on the Big Stacks
Action started with Paul Hockin opening to 4,500. Xiaodong Xia called from the hijack, as did Slav Sheynin, from the big blind. The flop came out 
, and Sheynin checked. Hockin continued with a bet of 5,100, and both players called. The hand slowed down from there, as the three players checked down the 
and 
.
Sheynin showed the 
, before Hockin tabled 
, resulting in folds.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
285,000
-5,000
|
-5,000 |
|
195,000
-15,000
|
-15,000 |
|
95,000
20,000
|
20,000 |