We found Brian Roberts at risk with , having shoved for 70,000 from the big blind over a cutoff open from Emin Aghayev. Roberts led for the moment against , and the flop of kept him in front. He had more cards to dodge after the turn gave Aghayev a straight draw, but the was a safe river.
Jeremy Ausmus is a long time poker pro and former member of the November Nine, and with him we discussed the differences between the United States and Europe. Ausmus doesn't love the coffee in Monte Carlo and the tournaments are tough but he's still having a good time at the EPT Grand Final.
We saw Lyndon Basha with 16,000 in front of him, Pierre Neuville with 39,000 all in, and Artur Koren with 133,000 all in. Basha thought about it for a bit, but eventually folded his hand.
Pierre Neuville:
Artur Koren:
The flop came , prompting Koren to ask for a six to counterfeit Neuville's straight outs. The on the turn was a blank but the on the river wasn't and Neuville doubled.
Up at the feature table, Day 1a chip leader Jose Carlos Garcia opened for 13,000 from the button and was met by a three-bet to 87,000 by Filippo Gandini in the small blind. Garcia gave it some thought before making the call, and the cards were turned on their backs.
Gandini:
Garcia:
Gandini needed some help, and he got it when the flop gave him a straight. However, Garcia did pick up the better flush draw. The turn was safe for Gandini, and so was the river. Ship the double to the Italian.