Perfect Start for Hansen
Gus Hansen has already more than quadrupled his stack during Day 3. Hansen first doubled up in a flip when his pocket sevens held against ace-ten.
Another huge addition saw him rise through the provisional standing when Gregory Kary opened to 5,200 in middle position and Hansen flatted in the cutoff. Todd Comeens squeezed to 21,700 out of the small blind and Kary called. Hansen thought about the situation for a while and then he decided to join them to the flop.
It fell 
and Comeens didn't waste a second before pushing forward his remaining 165,000 or so. Kary quickly folded but Hansen said, "Alright," and flicked in a chip.
Comeens had 
but Hansen was ahead with 
. The rest of the board ran out 
and 
and Hansen eliminated Comeens, improving to 425,000.
| Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
|---|---|---|
|
425,000
321,000
|
321,000 |
|
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|
Eliminé | |