Gabel Becomes First Elimination of Day 2
Level 11
: Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante
Nicolas Julien opened to 3,000 in the hijack, after which Vincent Gabel committed his short stack of 19,500 on the button. Julien asked for a count, debated a while, and then called.
Vincent Gabel: A♥K♠
Nicolas Julien: Q♠10♠
Julien shot ahead on the 9♥7♦10♦ flop, and made two pair on the Q♣ turn to solidify his lead. The 7♣ river could not save Gabel as he took an early exit on Day 2.