Reigning Champion Remains in Contention
Level 11
: Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante
Josep Ruiz made it 3,500 on the button. Defending champion Thomas Eychenne called the big blind, then pushed all in for 9,500 on the 7♥10♠4♦ flop.
Ruiz spent some time in the tank before calling.
Thomas Eychenne: 8♠7♠
Josep Ruiz: K♠8♦
Eychenne had a sizable lead with his flopped pair, and he doubled up when the Q♣ turn and 5♠ river remained free of kings.