Thorel Still Leads the Way
Level 18
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Jean-Noel Thorel has taken several pots recently with preflop raises. The final seven players are still fighting to make it into the last six spots with a $664,900 min-cash on the line.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,785,000
335,000
|
335,000 |
|
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|
1,960,000
-120,000
|
-120,000 |
|
||
|
1,570,000
-230,000
|
-230,000 |
|
|
||
|
1,415,000
-115,000
|
-115,000 |
|
||
|
875,000
-55,000
|
-55,000 |
|
||
|
585,000
-230,000
|
-230,000 |
|
|
||
|
505,000
40,000
|
40,000 |
|
||
and Yan turned a second jack to catch up to the kings for a double.
when Artur Martirosian bet 340,000 from the small blind. Jean-Noel Thorel called from the button and the cards were turned up. Martirosian had 
for three sevens, but Thorel showed 
on the board when Jean-Noel Thorel checked. Artur Martirosian bet 95,000 and Thorel called. 
on the turn. 
to take the pot with a pair of nines. Martirosian had a dusty 
and Bonomo picked up aces and kings to secure the double.
. Both players checked down the 
river. Thorel turned over