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Hu's Hooks Hold The Fort

by Tricia David • January 15, 2026 - 12:15 PM

Young man with glasses smiling while playing poker at a table with chips.

Heng Zhe Hu

Heng Zhe Hu opened from under the gun and watched as everyone folded down the orbit until it reached the small blind Edgar Asehan who shoved his big stack. Hu was not happy but called for his tournament life nonetheless.

Heng Zhe Hu: J ♦️ J ♥️ 

Edgar Asehan: K ♠️ Q ♠️

Hu was ahead but still sweat it out as he was flipping. When the board ran 8 ♠️ 10 ♣️ A ♥️ 3 ♠️ 5 ♥️, Hu's pair to stood tall to double through. Hu looked over at Asehan and commented, “bro, don't do that, no ICM.”

PlayerChip Count
Edgar Asehan970,000
Heng Zhe Hu790,000