Jonathan Duhamel Defeats Olivier Busquet
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One-half of the semifinals is decided. With the blinds moving inexorably upwards, Jonathan Duhamel was able to take over the chip lead from Olivier Busquet. On the final hand of their match, Busquet moved all in pre-flop with 
and Duhamel called with 
. Busquet was at risk but had the best hand pre-flop and after a flop of 
. The turn 
, however, was unlucky for Busquet. It paired Duhamel and left Busquet looking for a queen or an ace on the river. No such luck this time; the river fell 
to eliminate Busquet. He gets $75,000; Duhamel gets Chris Moneymaker in the semifinals.