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In a battle of the blinds, Kinh Huyan Nguyen shoved all-in from the small blind for 15,800. Deng Hao Yang, with a significant stack in front of him, made the call, putting Nguyen at risk.

Kinh Huyan Nguyen: J♣ 9♠

Deng Hao Yang: A♣ 2♣

Yang was ahead with ace-high, leaving Nguyen hoping to pair up or find a way to improve. The flop Q♣ 8♠ 3♣ gave Nguyen a glimmer of hope with a gutshot straight draw. The 8♣ turn didn’t change the situation, and to solidify Yang’s lead, the 2♥ landed on the river, giving him a pair and the pot.