Thorel Delivers Huge Beat to Mateos
Level 23
: Blinds 75,000/150,000, 150,000 ante
Jean-Noel Thorel opened to 300,000 from the hijack and Adrian Mateos defended his big blind.
On the J♥8♣8♠ flop, Mateos check-raised to 725,000 over a bet of 300,000. Thorel snap-jammed for 2,675,000 and was quickly called.
Jean-Noel Thorel: 6♠6♥
Adrian Mateos: A♦8♥
Thorel was in a world of hurt, but became the huge favorite, finding a miracle 6♣ turn to make a full house. Mateos needed his trips to turn into a boat, but the K♣ river gave Thorel the unlikely double.
Mateos, ever the professional, didn't even flinch.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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6,175,000
2,775,000
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2,775,000 |
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4,900,000
3,150,000
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3,150,000 |
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