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Nasty Cooler Between Hongxiang Chen and Hsing Hsiung Tai

by Tricia David • May 18, 2026 - 12:10 PM

Hongxiang Chen

As retold by Hsing Hsiung Tai, it was a battle of the blinds with everyone folding to Hongxiang Chen on the small blind. Chen raised to 5,000 and Tai defended on the big blind.

At the flop K ♣️ 2 ♣️ 8 ♠️, Chen checked to Tai who bet 5,500 and Chen called to take them to the turn 6 ♦️.

Chen checked again, Tai fired a larger 14,000 bet which Chen answered with a a raise to 35,000. Tai gave it some thought then jammed. Chen snapped and showed Tai the bad news.

Hsing Hsiung Tai: 6 ♣️ 8 ♣️

Hongxiang Chen: K ♦️ K ♠️

The river further drilled in Tai's loss with a 6 ♠️ for a full house over full house.

Player Chips
Hongxiang Chen 375,000
Hsing Hsiung Tai 24,000