Van Wesemael Was So Happy (for a Second)
From middle position, Sander van Wesemael made it 1,200 to go and he was called in two spots; the button and big blind Andreas Høivold.
Høivold checked blind before the dealer fanned 
. Van Wesemael answered with a continuation bet of 1,700. The button called, and so did Høivold. Høivold checked blind again and the 
hit the turn. Van Wesemael bet 4,000 this time around and just the button called, Høivold folded.
The 
fell on the river and Van Wesemael bet 7,500. His opponent called instantly and Van Wesemael was happy to show his 
for the nut straight. Unfortunately for him, he would get only half the pot as the button showed 
for the same straight.
"I was so happy!" said Van Wesemael about getting called.
"I was also happy" said the button with a smile.
and the big blind folded right away. The button called, but he folded to Yachou's 11,000 push on the 
turn. A little bit of breathing room for the last years champion.
was still in front of him, and he was beaten by 
. Exit for Geilich.
and small blind Jer el Salsero and big blind Kees van Brugge both checked. Steve Warburton on the button bet 1,400 and just Van Brugge called.
on the turn saw Van Brugge check again, and Warburton answered with a bet of 2,400. Van Brugge for the second time and checked for the last time once the 
had completed the board. Warburton hesitated for a bit before saying "I don't like that river. I got one pair."
and all three of them checked. The 
full of confidence, but El Salsero tabled the better hand with his 
and collected the pot.