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Watkins vs Shiao

by Tricia David • January 17, 2026 - 7:55 AM

Man in glasses and grey hoodie playing poker at a table with chips.

Long Hin Shiao

Out of the cutoff position, Lavonne Watkins was dealt J ♥️ 10 ♣️ and wanted to play it and slid out a raise of 480,000. Small blind Long Hin Shiao defended, calling with Q ♦️ J ♦️.

Watkins continued for 500,000 on a low board of 4 ♣️ 8 ♦️ 4 ♥️ and Shiao called. The turn 6 ♣️ drew another check from Shiao and Watkins checked back for a free river card 6 ♠️.

Shiao switched up and led for 700,000, Watkins gave it thought then folded to drop to 7 big blinds. 

PlayersChip Count
Long Hin Shiao17,860,000
Lavonne Watkins1,875,000