![Cambodia [KHM]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/kh.svg "Cambodia [KHM]"){kind=small}
Cambodia, Jin Bei Palace Hotel
Day 2
Aori falls in 2nd place for $1,022,000
Kobe reclaims the lead with quads
KobeKobe has climbed back up top after filling up to quads. Hand opens with a 1,100,00 raise by Aori that's called. At the flop 7♥ T♦ 8♥ , Kobe leads out 1,500,000, Aori check-raises all in, Kobe snap calls and doubles up back to the throne at the runout turn K♣ and river 8♦ .
Aori outdraws Kobe to steal the lead
AoriKobe has been parked at the top of the leaderboard practically all day but after losing another showdown, Aori has now taken over the top spot. Hand opens with Kobe jamming, Aori tanks using up a time bank then calls for his tournament life and spikes the winning card.
Aori doubles up with big slick
Kobe dominating Aori
Kobe applies pressure
KobeKobe limps and Aori checks on the button and the dealer fans out the flop A♥ K♦ T♥ . Kobe leads out 400,000, Aori calls. Turn comes 7♣ , Aori switches up and bets 800,000, Kobe check-raises all in. Aori folds.
Heads up for the title!
It is heads up here at the first ever Jin Bei Cup with Kobe and Aori both guaranteed to pocket a minimum million USD. The winner is due to lock up US$ 1,656,000 and the bragging rights inaugural title and trophy while runner up earns a substantial US$ 1,022,000.
Liu Ming Zhong out in 3rd place for $670,000
Liu Ming Zhong Liu Ming Zhong all in for his last 3,375,000 and loses the flip against Aori to finish in 3rd place.
| Player | Hand | Chips |
|---|---|---|
MZ Ming Zhong Liu ![Hong Kong [HKG]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/hk.svg "Hong Kong [HKG]"){kind=small} Hong Kong | 9♣9♥ | busted |
A Aori ![China [CHN]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/cn.svg "China [CHN]"){kind=small} China | J♥K♦ | 11,375,000(46 BB) |
K Kobe ![United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [GBR]](/assets/images/flags/4x3/gb.svg "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [GBR]"){kind=small} United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 20,125,000(81 BB) |
| Place | Player | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | MZ Ming Zhong Liu Hong Kong | $670,000 |
Aori claims some back from the leader
Kobe limps in, Liu Ming Zhong folds, Aori checks on the button and both head to the flop Q♦ Q♣ 7♣ . Kobe leads out 300,000, Aori raises to 900,000, Kobe calls. Both check the turn 7♠ and see a free river A♦ . Kobe bangs out 1,200,000, Aori flats. Kobe shows his 9♦ 8♦ bluff, Aori wins with Q♠ 7♥ full house.
| Player | Chips |
|---|---|
K Kobe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 18,825,000(75 BB) |
A Aori China | 8,600,000(34 BB) |
MZ Ming Zhong Liu Hong Kong | 4,075,000(16 BB) |
Kobe triple barrels and shows
KobeBiggest pot of the final table yet wit Aori opening 700,000 and cutoff Kobe calls to the flop A♦ 8♠ T♠ . Aori c-bets 800,000, Kobe makes it 4,000,000 to go, Aori tank-calls. On the turn A♣ , Kobe fires 2,000,000, which is enough to induce a fold. Kobe shows J♦ 9♦ as he drags in the huge pot.
| Player | Chips |
|---|---|
K Kobe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 21,000,000(84 BB) |
A Aori China | 6,500,000(26 BB) |
MZ Ming Zhong Liu Hong Kong | 4,000,000(16 BB) |
Fei Xu eliminated in 4th place for $461,000
Tao Zong ousted in 6th place for $240,000
Final Table Seating
Final 7 players| Player | Chips | Table | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
MZ Ming Zhong Liu Hong Kong | 2,350,000(12 BB) | 1 | 1 |
FX Fei Xu China | 425,000(2 BB) | 1 | 2 |
DS Da Seng Sun China | 2,225,000(11 BB) | 1 | 3 |
ZT Zong Tao China | 3,500,000(18 BB) | 1 | 4 |
A Aori China | 7,525,000(38 BB) | 1 | 5 |
K Kobe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | 13,525,000(68 BB) | 1 | 6 |
J Joy China | 1,950,000(10 BB) | 1 | 7 |
Esti Wang eliminated in 10th place for $143,000
Aori wins the flip
Another double up for Guang Hui Luo
Guang Hui Luo looks down at A♣ A♦ again and calls for his tournament life against Aori's shove with A♠ 6♠ . The board runs 6♥ 9♥ 8♠ 8♥ 9♠ for another double up to Guang.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
A Aori China | 1,700,000(14 BB) | -365,000 |
GH Guang Hui Luo China | 730,000(6 BB) | 365,000 |