Fournier Hits a Runner-Runner Straight
Level 19
: Blinds 6,000/12,000, 12,000 ante
Gregory Fournier opened to 25,000 from early position. Hassan El Mahri in the big blind three-bet all-in for 223,000 and Fournier eventually made the call.
Hassan El Mahri: A♦K♠ 
Gregory Fournier: A♠Q♦
El Mahri was on his way to double up on 2♣J♦J♥, but the K♦ turn and the 10♥ river completed a runner-runner straight for Fournier, ending El Mahri's tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,290,000
310,000
|
310,000 |
|
Busted |