Jorstad Fighting Back; Messere Def. Perez
Level 5
: Blinds 800/1,600, 0 ante
Espen Jorstad had a smidge over 40,000 and opened to 3,200 from the button. Young Ko defended the big blind to the Q♣J♥8♥ flop, which through to the Q♠ turn. Ko led out for 3,000 and was called to have the 7♣ complete the board. Ko then quickly check-folded to a bet of 9,300.
Elsewhere, The UK's Owen Messere defeated Roberto Perez to advance.