Thorel Holds for a Double Up
Kahle Burns opened to 350,000 in middle position and Phil Ivey three-bet to 1,100,000 in the hijack. Jean-Noel Thorel flat-called on the button and Burns came along as well. The flop came and the action checked to Thorel who bet 1,500,000. Burns check-raised all in for 9,345,000 which got Ivey to fold. Thorel thought for a brief moment before making the call.
Jean-Noel Thorel:
Kahle Burns:
Burns was looking for a flush to complete and the on the turn gave him a straight draw as well. The paired the board on the river and Thorel doubled up for 8,020,000.
Joueur | Jetons | Progression |
---|---|---|
Jean-Noel Thorel |
19,740,000
10,540,000
|
10,540,000 |
Kahle Burns |
1,320,000
-9,180,000
|
-9,180,000 |
|