Lhote Takes Big from Philippovich
Level 9
: 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Joffrey Lhote started the action with a raise to 2,200 and Georgy Philippovich called on the button.
The flop appeared 
and Lhote continued for 3,600, called again by Philippovich. The same action happened on the 
turn, this time for 7,600.
A 
completed the board on the river and Lhote tossed a pile of chips in front of him for a bet around 53,000, putting Philippovich at risk for his last 19,000. The latter went deep into the tank and eventually mucked his cards.
Lhote tabled a 
for trips and Patrick Bruel, next to him, told he was holding the 
. Lhote replied his other card was the 
while racking up the big pot. .
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
84,000 | 47,000 |
|
19,000 |