Vallve Arias Hits 250K
Level 9
: 400/800, 100 ante
From the hijack seat, Martin Kabrhel raised to 2,000. In the next position was Carlos Vallve Arias from Spain, and he reraised to 5,400. Then, Rocco Palumbo made it 12,000 to go from the button. Play folded back to Kabrhel, he folded, then Vallve Arias called to take a flop against Palumbo.
The flop came down 
, and Vallve Arias checked. Palumbo bet 11,500, and Vallve Arias made the call to see the 
added on the turn. Both Vallve Arias and Palumbo checked fourth street, and the river was the 
to pair the board. Vallve Arias led with a bet of 12,000, and Palumbo folded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
250,000
84,000
|
84,000 |
|
74,000
-26,200
|
-26,200 |
|
43,000
-22,900
|
-22,900 |
and Barb checked. Heitmann continued for 3,500 and the player on the button quickly let it go. Barba, however, opted to call. 
and Barba knocked the table for a second time. Heitmann followed suit and the board paired on the river with the 
. Barba fired 10,000, Heitmann quickly called, and Barba instantly mucked his cards. Heitmann won the pot without a showdown and brought his stack up to about 73,500.
flop for the players. Kilman checked, Neuville bet 2,300, and Kilman called.
, and both players checked to see the 
, keeping Tantaro's aces out in front. Chidwick was eliminated from play and Tantaro brought his stack up to about 58,000
to fall on fourth street. Both players checked again and the 
for tens with a superior kicker.
