2017 Marrakech Poker Open

Main Event
Day: 1
Event Info

2017 Marrakech Poker Open

Final Results
Winner
Prize
€23,678
Event Info
Buy-in
€900
Entries
183
Level Info
Level
27
Blinds
25,000 / 50,000
Ante
5,000

Like Father Like Son for the Grobocopatels

Level 7 : 250/500, 50 ante
The pair talk after Benoit's double-up
The pair talk after Benoit's double-up

A surname like Grobocopatel is going to draw your attention regardless of the scenario, but when there are two in the field you're going to start asking some questions.

Table 19, Seat 1: Benoit Grobocopatel
Table 20, Seat 1: Lionel Grobocopatel

A quick check reveals that they are indeed father and son. Lionel is doing a lot better than his son for the moment. Benoit just eliminated Paul Guichard when his {k-Diamonds}{q-Spades} bested his opponent's {8-Clubs}{9-Clubs} on a {j-Clubs}{7-Hearts}{4-Diamonds}{q-Diamonds}{8-Spades} run out. Benoit's father Lionel immediately turned around to confer with his son. It remains to be seen just how far the pair of them can go...

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Lionel Grobocopatel fr
Lionel Grobocopatel
74,000
39,000
39,000
Profile photo of Benoit Grobocopatel fr
Benoit Grobocopatel
25,000
-10,000
-10,000

Tags: Benoit GrobocopatelLionel Grobocopatel