Thorel Holds for a Double Up
Level 14
: 80,000/160,000, 160,000 ante
Kahle Burns opened to 350,000 in middle position and Phil Ivey three-bet to 1,100,000 in the hijack. Jean-Noel Thorel flat-called on the button and Burns came along as well. The flop came 
and the action checked to Thorel who bet 1,500,000. Burns check-raised all in for 9,345,000 which got Ivey to fold. Thorel thought for a brief moment before making the call.
Jean-Noel Thorel: 
Kahle Burns: 
Burns was looking for a flush to complete and the 
on the turn gave him a straight draw as well. The 
paired the board on the river and Thorel doubled up for 8,020,000.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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19,740,000
10,540,000
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10,540,000 |
|
1,320,000
-9,180,000
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-9,180,000 |
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