Hand #242-246: Billard starting to Climb Back Up
Hand #242: Francois Billard opened on the button to 8 million, Joni Jouhkimainen three-bet to 28 million and Billard folded.
Hand #243: Jouhkimainen limped the small blind, Billard raised to 14 million and Jouhkimainen declined, shipping the pot to Billard.
Hand #244: Jouhkimainen raised to 9 million on the button, Kevin Rabichow defended his big blind and the flop came down 
. Both players checked and the 
landed on the turn. Rabichow checked to Jouhkimainen, he bet 16 million and Rabichow folded.
Hand #245: Billard opened to 8 million from the button, Jouhkimainen called in the big blind and the flop came down 
. Both players checked and the 
landed as a turn card. Jouhkimainen pushed in 12 million, Billard called and the 
came on the river. Both players check, Jouhkimainen tabled 
for jack high and Billard tabled 
for two pairs, taking down the pot.
Hand #246 Rabichow opened to 8 million on the button and won the blinds and ante.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
197,500,000 | 10,000,000 |
|
195,000,000 | -15,000,000 |
|
118,500,000 | -5,000,000 |