Humphrey Triples, Saechao Doubles Through Amokrane
Level 26
: 30,000/60,000, 30,000 ante
Matthew Humphrey raised to 175,000 from middle position and was called by Kao Chieng Saechao in the hijack. Mourad Amokrane defended from the big blind and they went three-way to a flop of 
.
Amokrane led out for 230,000 and Humphrey called, leaving himself 125,000 left. Saechao then raised to 1,100,000, Amokrane shoved all in, and both Humphrey and Saechao called.
Matthew Humphrey: 
Kao Chieng Saechao: 
Mourad Amokrane: 
Amokrane had the lead with two pair, but the 
turn and river gave Humphrey a runner-runner straight and the triple-up. Saechao had the queen-high straight and won the side pot to double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,500,000 | -3,300,000 |
|
2,900,000 | 770,000 |
|
1,800,000 | 1,225,000 |
, leaving Jacobs well behind with 
. The turn came the 
and the river 
and Yosifov checked to Saechao who potted for 425,000. Yosifov quickly let it go.
on the river and the table erupted as Amokrane hit quads to knock out both players.
, giving the needed double up to Humphrey with two pair.
, giving a better two pair to Amokrane to eliminate Gross in 14th place.
was dealt on the turn. Ramoschecked gain to Amokrane who bet 465,000. Ramos went deep into the tank and ended up folding his hand.