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Ko Doesn't Pay Off Kao

by Christian Zetzsche • September 26, 2026 - 12:55 PM

Chia Hsiang Ko

Sheng Hung Kang raised to 160,000 on the button. with the 10 ♥️ 9 ♠️ and was called by Chia Hsiang Ko who had the K ♠️ Q ♠️ in the small blind. On the 8 ♦️ 5 ♥️ 3 ♦️ flop, Ko check-called for 160,000 and they headed to the Q ♦️ turn. Ko check-called for 325,000 with his now top pair and the J ♣️ came on the river to complete Kang's straight.

Ko checked once more and Kao bet 1,200,000, which was not paid off by Ko.

Player Chip Count
Chia Hsiang Ko 4,280,000
Sheng Hung Kao 4,020,000