Geilich Scoops Big Pot Against Steward
Within three hands, the stack of Kevin Steward was reduced to all but three big blinds and the last remaining PokerStars qualifier then doubled twice. All of the hands were against Ludovic Geilich and it started with a raise from under the gun by Steward. Geilich just called and the duo headed to the 
flop.
Steward bet 80,000 after a check by Geilich and the latter check-raised to 185,000. Steward squeezed to 450,000 and Geilich called. On the 
turn both players checked before Geilich bet the 
river for 920,000. Steward snap-called with 
only to see Geilich turn over 
for a full house.
One hand later, Geilich shoved the small blind with the 
and Steward called all in with 
, the board came 
.
Last but not least, Geilich raised the button and Steward shoved for 225,000 from the small blind. Eric Cech in the big blind folded and Geilich called.
Kevin Steward: 
Ludovic Geilich: 
The board ran out 
and Steward doubled again.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,600,000 | 900,000 |
|
560,000 | -1,040,000 |