€1,000 CDF Main Event | 2024 Championnat de France

09-15-2024 20:25 UTC+1

Girard Takes From Mokni

Maxime Taldir

Level 32 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

In a blind versus blind situation, Heni Mokni opened to 600,000 and Hugues Girard defended from the big blind.

Mokni continued for 350,000 on the J♦8♣A♠ flop then fired a second barrel of 950,000 on the K♣ turn. Girard called both times.

On the J♠ river, Mokni slowed down and checked with Q♥6♠. Girard took this opportunity to bet 600,000 with J♣6♣ for trips, and he made Mokni fold.

Player	Chips	Progress
Heni Mokni	9,000,000 -2,000,000	-2,000,000
Hugues Girard	6,900,000 1,900,000	1,900,000

Tags: Heni Mokni Hugues Girard

09-15-2024 20:32 UTC+1

Girard Closes the Gap and Takes the Lead

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Maxime Taldir

Level 32 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Hugues Girard raised to 650,000 from the small blind and Alexis Rozenblat defended from the big blind to find a flop of 4♥5♠2♥.

Girard bet 925,000 and was called, then asked for 1,700,000 on the 10♣ turn. Rozenblat called again.

Girard decided to check the K♦ river. Rozenblat checked back with 6♦4♦ for a pair. But Girard had a better pair with Q♥5♣ and he scooped the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Hugues Girard	10,000,000 3,100,000	3,100,000
Heni Mokni	9,000,000
Alexis Rozenblat	8,400,000 -3,600,000	-3,600,000

Tags: Alexis Rozenblat Hugues Girard

09-15-2024 20:45 UTC+1

Robbi Jade Lew Tries and Fails to Become Anonymous | PokerNews Podcast #856

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Maxime Taldir

Level 32 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

In the 856th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by Global Poker, Chad Holloway, Kyna England and Mike Holtz are back at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about Robbi Jade Lew's appearance on the new reality TV show The Anonymous on the USA Network. Not only that, Chad chatted with Lew herself, and you can check out that interview in this episode.

They then discuss Andrew Moreno's incredible call with just queen-high to win a tournament down at The Lodge, Dan Bilzerian's Las Vegas mansion hitting the market for $25 million (see pictures), and Stephen Song winning the 2024 EPT Barcelona.

Speaking of winners, the crew also highlights Angela Jordison winning her first MSPT title for a career-high score, Phil Laak taking down the Mega Millions for $380K, and Vegas Matt emerging victorious in the Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) IV, good for $20,000. Speaking of that event, Haliey Welch, known for her viral moment as "The Hawk Tuah Girl," made her first-ever appearance in the poker world.

Finally, Chad shares some details on the upcoming charity poker event by NBA Star Russell Westbrook in partnership with the WPT Foundation.

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09-15-2024 21:00 UTC+1

Mokni Leads River

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Maxime Taldir

Level 32 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Hugues Girard opened to 400,000 from the button and made Alexis Rozenblat in the small blind fold, but Heni Mokni called from the big blind.

On 7♦K♥2♦, Girard made a continuation bet of 300,000. Mokni check-called, and checked the J♦ turn. Girard checked back.

The 10♥ completed the board, but this time, Mokni bet 950,000 with K♦J♥ for two pair. Girard went into the tank but folded.

Player	Chips	Progress
Heni Mokni	10,000,000 1,000,000	1,000,000
Hugues Girard	9,100,000 -900,000	-900,000
Alexis Rozenblat	8,600,000 200,000	200,000

Tags: Alexis Rozenblat Heni Mokni Hugues Girard

09-15-2024 21:07 UTC+1

Two Pair for Mokni

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Maxime Taldir

Level 32 : Blinds 100,000/200,000, 200,000 ante

Heni Mokni raised to 500,000 from the button and face Alexis Rozenblat in the big blind.

Rozenblat check-called after Mokni bet 400,000 in the 9♣6♦5♥ flop, then both players checked the Q♣ turn.

On the Q♠ river, Rozenblat checked again then went into the tank after Mokni bet 1,400,000. He eventually called with A♦10♣. Mokni with 10♠9♦ had two pair and he scooped the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Heni Mokni	13,000,000 3,000,000	3,000,000
Alexis Rozenblat	6,000,000 -2,600,000	-2,600,000

Tags: Alexis Rozenblat Heni Mokni

Level: 33

Blinds: 125,000/250,000

Ante: 250,000

09-15-2024 21:24 UTC+1

Rozenblat Makes Mokni Fold

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Maxime Taldir

Level 33 : 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

Heads-up on a flop of 8♠9♣3♠, Heni Mokni on the button bet 425,000 and Alexis Rozenblat in the big blind check-called.

Rozenblat led out for 525,000 on the 8♥ turn, but Mokni didn't back down and called.

The 4♦ completed the board and Rozenblat fired a second barrel of 1,000,000. It took a minute for Mokni to fold J♥10♦ for a missed straight draw. Rosenblat had 9♥7♣ for two pair.

Player	Chips	Progress
Alexis Rozenblat	10,000,000 4,000,000	4,000,000
Heni Mokni	9,000,000 -4,000,000	-4,000,000

Tags: Alexis Rozenblat Heni Mokni

09-15-2024 21:35 UTC+1

Massive Double Up for Mokni

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Maxime Taldir

Level 33 : Blinds 125,000/250,000, 250,000 ante

Alexis Rozenblat limped from the small blind, then called after Heni Mokni raised to 875,000 from the big blind.

The dealer fanned a flop of 9♠J♥9♦ where Mokni bet 650,000. Rozenblat check-called.

On the 8♥ turn, Mokni fired a second barrel of 1,900,000. Rozenblat decided to check-raise all-in for 8,600,000. Mokni looked at his cards, asked for the count and eventually made the call.

Heni Mokni: 9♣4♣ All in
Alexis Rozenblat: K♠10♣