Malpelli Finds Non-Believer in Eychenne

It folded to Jose Malpelli in the small blind. He raised to 90,000, seeing Thomas Eychenne call in the big blind. The K♥3♣5♣ flop had barely graced the felt before Malpelli continued with a bet of 110,000. Eychenne quickly called.

Another swift bet flew in on the 9♦ turn; this time Malpelli opted for a size of 250,000. Eychenne again wasted no time in calling. Malpelli then immediately moved all in on the 3♥ river for 500,000.

Eychenne went into the tank, visibly agonizing over his decision. Eventually, he tossed in a calling chip. Malpelli revealed K♦Q♣ for top pair, while Eychenne was stuck with 8♥5♦ for middle pair.

The huge pot was shipped to Malpelli, who nearly crossed the two-million mark as a result.