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Choi Doubles Up

by Tricia David • January 17, 2026 - 6:57 AM

Man in black cap and blue hoodie deeply considers his hand at a poker table.

Kevin Choi

After several hands with uncalled raises around the felt, Kevin Choi open-shoves on the button and big blind Lin Wei Kai defends to put him at risk of elimination.

Kevin Choi: K ♦️ J ♠️

Lin Wei Kai: A ♦️ 3 ♣️

Choi quickly improved on the flop and it held through the runout K ♥️ 7 ♥️ 4 ♦️ Q ♠️ Q ♣️ to avoid the rail.

PlayerChip Count
Lin Wei Kai22,090,000
Kevin Choi5,020,000