Tag: Lazaro Hernandez

Anthony Zinno Doubles Up

Under the gun, Anthony Zinno shoved his short stack into the middle and was called by Lazaro Hernandez in middle position. Zinno: [Ad9s] Hernandez: [5c5s] The board ran out [9cKd8d3sJd] giving Zinno a needed double up.

Joseph Cheong Doubles Through Lazaro Hernandez

Facing a bet of 15,000 from Lazaro Hernandez Joseph Cheong moved all-in for his last 74,000 chips. After thinking it over Hernandez made the call and the cards were tabled. Cheong: [AcKh] Hernandez: [AdQc] The flop came [7c5cTh] which kept Cheong in the lead. 'Don't worry I'm going to hit a Queen on the

Stephen Chidwick Wins First Event in USPO Title Defense

Stephen Chidwick bagged $216,000 and 200 championship points by winning Event #1: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em of the U.S. Poker Open. Chidwick is the reigning champion of the USPO and entered the final table third in chips behind former World Series of Poker November Niner Joseph Cheong. "I kept running as I

Lazaro Hernandez Eliminated in 5th Place ($72,000)

Lazaro Hernandez shoved on the button for 935,000 with [AdTs] and Stephen Chidwick called with [AcJd]. The board ran out [6h4s2cQd3c] and Hernandez quickly went from chip leader to the rail after losing two pots to Chidwick.

Chidwick Doubles Through Hernandez, Takes Huge Chip Lead With 5 Left

Lazaro Hernandez limped on the button with [Ad9d] and Stephen Chidwick raised to 325,000 with [Th9h]. Hernandez three-bet to 650,000 and Chidwick called. The flop gave Chidwick the nut straight. He checked the [8h7c6c] flop to Hernandez who moved all in. Chidwick called. The turn was the [Kc] and the river was the

Lazaro Hernandez Eliminated in 5th Place ($72,000)

Lazaro Hernandez shoved on the button for 935,000 with [AdTs] and Stephen Chidwick called with [AcJd]. The board ran out [6h4s2cQd3c] and Hernandez quickly went from chip leader to the rail after losing two pots to Chidwick.

Hernandez Fires Three Times

Joseph Cheong opened to 125,000 and Joseph Cappello called before Lazaro Hernandez three-bet to 325,000. Cheong and Cappello both called. The flop came [Qh3hTc] and Cappello checked. Hernandez bet 225,000 and Cheong was the lone caller. The turn was the [6d] and Hernandez bet again, this time making it 375,000 to go. Cheong

Defending U.S. Poker Open Champion Stephen Chidwick Final Tables Event #1

Stephen Chidwick, the reigning US Poker Open champion, has final tabled Event #1: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em and will enter the day in third behind three-time WSOP circuit ring winner Joseph Cheong and Lazaro Hernandez, both making their first USPO final table appearance. Watch today's final table live and exclusively on PokerGO starting