Hellmuth On Fire Early
With the flop reading 
, Ramin Hajiyev led out for 5,700. Jean-Noel Thorel called and Phil Hellmuth called as well.
The 
fell on the turn and Hajiyev slowed down with a check. Thorel fired 12,000 and Hellmuth quickly called. Hajiyev folded and the two were heads up to fifth street.
They saw the 
complete the board and Thorel fired one last bet of 24,000. Hellmuth flung out a call and showed 
.
Thorel mucked his hand and Hellmuth rocketed up from his seat.
"White magic! That's what we call it, boys!" Hellmuth shouted as he dragged in his new chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
175,000
58,850
|
58,850 |
|
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