Two for Tal
Level 31
: 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante
Lior Tal opened for 375,000 in middle position and was called by both blinds. Alexandre Reard checked the 
flop and Luigi D'Alterio bet 525,000. Tal called and Reard folded. Both the 
and 
were checked through, and D'Alterio showed 
for an airball. Tal took the pot with 
.
The next hand, Reard opened on the button and Tal defended the big blind. They both checked the flop to a board of 
. Tal check-called 275,000. On the 
river, Tal checked and quickly called 600,000.
Reard showed 
but was no good against 
.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
8,900,000 | 2,400,000 |
|
7,600,000 | -2,400,000 |
|
6,500,000 | -2,000,000 |