Kaverman Takes Big Pot From Thorel; Brewer Bows Out
Level 15
: Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
Action was heads up with a giant pot in the middle and 
on the board when Byron Kaverman was facing a raise to 450,000 from the button. Kaverman had 175,000 out there and he added the chips to call. The river was 
and both players checked. Thorel turned over 
, but Kaverman had 
to take the pot.
On the next hand, Chris Brewer raised to 175,000, leaving just 10,000 behind. Action folded around and Artur Martirosian called from the big blind. The flop was 
. Brewer got his last 10,000 into the middle and the cards were turned up.
Chris Brewer: 
Artur Martirosian: 
The board finished up with no help for Brewer and he was out of the tournament in eighth place. The remaining seven players are now jockeying for six spots in the money.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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2,275,000
875,000
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875,000 |
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1,600,000
-700,000
|
-700,000 |
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1,150,000
190,000
|
190,000 |
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Busted | |
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