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Thursday, June 14, 2012 2:12 PM Local Time
Every big bet counts, and Scotty Nguyen just won another one. From the button Nguyen called, Joe Cassidy raised and Nguyen called.
The flop came down , Cassidy bet and Nguyen called. The turn was the and Cassidy check-folded to Nguyen's bet.
| Joe Cassidy | 2,975,000 | -180,000  |
| Scotty Nguyen | 870,000 | 180,000  |
Thursday, June 14, 2012 2:10 PM Local Time
From the button Joe Cassidy raised and Scotty Nguyen defended his big blind. The flop came down and Nguyen check-raised Cassidy's bet. He called.
The turn was the and Cassidy check-called Nguyen's all in.
| Scotty Nguyen | |
| Joe Cassidy | |
The river was the and Nguyen doubled up with a pair of deuces.
| Joe Cassidy | 3,155,000 | -405,000 |
| Scotty Nguyen | 690,000 | 405,000 |
Thursday, June 14, 2012 2:04 PM Local Time
Scotty Nguyen got his last chips all in pre flop and we got to see the follow showdown.
| Scotty Nguyen | |
| Joe Cassidy | |
The board ran out giving Nguyen three quarters of the pot.
| Joe Cassidy | 3,560,000 | -65,000 |
| Scotty Nguyen | 285,000 | 65,000 |
Thursday, June 14, 2012 2:02 PM Local Time
From the button Joe Cassidy raised to 120,000 and Scotty Nguyen defended his big blind.
The flop came down and Nguyen bet, Cassidy raised and Nguyen laid it down.
| Joe Cassidy | 3,625,000 | 120,000 |
| Scotty Nguyen | 220,000 | -120,000 |
Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:59 PM Local Time
From the button Joe Cassidy raised and Scotty Nguyen called. The flop came down and Nguyen check-called 60,000.
On the turn, the , and river, the , Nguyen check-called 120,000 and mucked when Cassidy showed . Scoop for Cassidy and Nguyen is back in serious trouble.
| Joe Cassidy | 3,505,000 | 360,000 |
| Scotty Nguyen | 340,000 | -360,000 |
Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:56 PM Local Time
It was almost over, but not just yet! From the button Joe Cassidy opted to limp and Scotty Nguyen put in a raise to 120,000. Cassidy called.
The flop came down and Nguyen bet, Cassidy raised, Nguyen three-bet and Cassidy put his opponent all in. Nguyen called and we went to showdown.
| Scotty Nguyen | |
| Joe Cassidy | |
The turn was the and the river the giving Nguyen a flush and the much needed double up. Cassidy showed a little sign of frustration after the river card hit, but he is still in full control of this heads up battle.
| Joe Cassidy | 3,145,000 | -400,000 |
| Scotty Nguyen | 700,000 | 400,000 |
Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:54 PM Local Time
Scotty Nguyen was just knocked down to just a few big bets by Joe Cassidy. From the button Nguyen raised and Cassidy called.
The flop came down , Cassidy checked, Nguyen bet, Cassidy called. The turn was the and this time Cassidy took the betting lead and Nguyen called 120,000.
The river was the and Cassidy fired out another 120,000. Nguyen folded and has to look for a quick double up now!
| Joe Cassidy | 3,545,000 | 300,000 |
| Scotty Nguyen | 300,000 | -300,000 |
Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:51 PM Local Time
From the button Joe Cassidy raised and Scotty Nguyen defended his big blind.
The flop came down and Nguyen check-called. The turn was the and Nguyen check-called again. The river was the and the action went check-check.
Cassidy showed and took down this pot.
| Joe Cassidy | 3,245,000 | 180,000 |
| Scotty Nguyen | 600,000 | -180,000 |
Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:49 PM Local Time
After the first 15 minutes in which Scotty Nguyen managed to win numerous pots it's now back on Joe Cassidy who took a big one down.
From the button Cassidy limped and Nguyen opted to check his option. The flop came down and Nguyen check-raised. Cassidy called.
The turn was the and Nguyen bet 120,000, Cassidy raised and Nguyen called. On the river the showed up and Nguyen check-called a 120,000 chip bet.
Cassidy turned over for two pair and Nguyen flashed his for a lower two pair.
Cassidy took half Nguyen's chips and is well in the lead again.
| Joe Cassidy | 3,065,000 | 690,000 |
| Scotty Nguyen | 780,000 | -690,000 |
Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:41 PM Local Time
Both players are back in their seats, play on!
Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:38 PM Local Time
After the first 15 minutes of play Scotty Nguyen decided to do a quick bathroom run. Play will resume momentarily.
Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:37 PM Local Time
Level: 29
Blinds: 60000/120000
Ante: 0
Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:36 PM Local Time
From the button Scotty Nguyen just limped, Joe Cassidy raised and Nguyen made the call. The flop came down , Cassidy bet and Nguyen called.
The turn was the and this time Cassidy opted to check-raise when Nguyen put in a 100,000 chip bet. Nguyen called. The river was the and this time Cassidy check-called.
Nguyen turned over for a straight and a low, and Cassidy got scooped.
| Joe Cassidy | 2,375,000 | -350,000 |
| Scotty Nguyen | 1,470,000 | 350,000 |
Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:32 PM Local Time
Scotty Nguyen raised from the button and Joe Cassidy defended his big blind.
The flop came down and both players checked. The turn was the and Cassidy bet, Nguyen called.
The river was the and Cassidy check-folded to Nguyen's bet.
| Joe Cassidy | 2,725,000 | -200,000 |
| Scotty Nguyen | 1,120,000 | 200,000 |
Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:29 PM Local Time
From the button Scotty Nguyen decided to call and Joe Cassidy checked his option.
The flop came down and both players checked. The turn was the and Cassidy threw out 100,000. Nguyen raised it up to 200,000 and Cassidy laid it down.
| Joe Cassidy | 2,925,000 | -150,000 |
| Scotty Nguyen | 920,000 | 150,000 |
Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:27 PM Local Time
From the button Joe Cassidy raised it up and Scotty Nguyen made the call from the big blind.
The flop came down and Nguyen bet, Cassidy called. The turn, the , and the river, the , were checked after which we went to showdown.
Nguyen showed for the winning low while Cassidy tabled for the high. Chop it up!
| Joe Cassidy | 3,075,000 | 75,000 |
| Scotty Nguyen | 770,000 | -75,000 |
Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:24 PM Local Time
The first couple of hands between Joe Cassidy and Scotty Nguyen have been small pots. Even though Cassidy has a big lead, Nguyen is far from being eliminated.
Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:18 PM Local Time
Level: 28
Blinds: 50000/100000
Ante: 0
Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:17 PM Local Time
After the players just got announced the cards are now back in the air. Scotty Nguyen will have an uphill battle in order to claim his sixth bracelet, while Joe Cassidy can almost feel his first gold around his wrist. Let's play some poker!
Thursday, June 14, 2012 1:04 PM Local Time
Joe Cassidy is stuck on the freeway, and play will start as soon as he gets here.