Iori Yogo Eliminated by Sparrow Cheung

Photo: Yesterday, Iori Yogo (center) was presented with a trophy for winning the Pot Limit Omaha event here two days ago. Yogo received the trophy from Aris Cebrero (left) and WPT Executive Tour Director Matt Savage (right).

After a flop of and unknown betting action, Iori Yogo check-raises all in from the big blind for 33,400. The under-the-gun player folds, and Sparrow Cheung calls from the button with (set of fives). Yogo turns over (pair of nines), and he needs to improve to stay alive.

The turn is the , the river is the , and Cheung wins the pot with his set of fives to eliminate Yogo from the tournament.

Sparrow Cheung  –  135,000  (135 bb)
Iori Yogo  –  Eliminated