Zhigang Chen Scores Dramatic Double Up

Jul 20, 2023

Zhigang Chen

Cards are on their backs as the bubble approaches with Zhigang Chen (pictured) at risk for a sizeable 368,000 versus Pan Yuwen. Fortunately, it would appear for each that nothing too crazy could happen as the cards are revealed, although…

Zhigang Chen: Spade QDiamond Q
Pan Yuwen: Heart QClub Q

A chop of the pot with their matching queens appears to be the likely outcome, however, the Diamond JDiamond 9Club 9 flop gives Chen a freeroll to running diamonds to potentially steal a win.

The Diamond J falls on the turn, drawing oohs and ahhs as a crowd gathers around the table.

That’s followed by roars of excitement and disbelief as the Diamond A falls on the river to indeed give Chen an unexpected double up, likely securing his spot among those earning a payday with just three eliminations needed to burst the bubble.

Zhigang Chen – 776,000 (76 bb)
Pan Yuwen – 440,000 (44 bb)

Zhigang Chen

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