Cardot Puts a Dent Into Simoes' Stack
Level 19
: 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
After defending the big blind against a raise by chip leader Marcelo Simoes, Yannick Cardot checked the 
flop. What followed was a check-raise to Simoes' continuation bet and they ultimately got it in with Cardot as the player at risk for 297,000.
Yannick Cardot: 
Marcelo Simoes: 
The top two pair remained ahead throughout the 
turn and 
river as Cardot locked up the double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,480,000
345,000
|
345,000 |
|
||
|
640,000
275,000
|
275,000 |