Why is Manig Loeser "Running like God?"
Strangely enough, it could have something to do with Sam Grafton. Yesterday, Sasha Salinger caught up with the current EPT Monte Carlo Main Event Final Table chip leader.
Strangely enough, it could have something to do with Sam Grafton. Yesterday, Sasha Salinger caught up with the current EPT Monte Carlo Main Event Final Table chip leader.
The four remaining players have been sent on another 15-minute break.
Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
---|---|---|
Rainer Kempe |
950,000
100,000
|
100,000 |
Joao Simao |
755,000
55,000
|
55,000 |
Andre Akkari |
490,000
-9,000
|
-9,000 |
David Peters |
455,000
65,000
|
65,000 |
Nível: 23
Blinds: 20,000/40,000
Ante: 40,000
Rainer Kempe put in a big stack of chips from the small blind to put David Peters all-in and Peters called.
David Peters:
Rainer Kempe:
The board ran out for Kempe to flop a pair of kings to eliminate Peters immediately after the break.
Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
---|---|---|
Rainer Kempe |
1,405,000
455,000
|
455,000 |
David Peters | Eliminado |
Andre Akkari shoved from the button for 390,000 and was called by Rainer Kempe in the small blind.
"Oh shit!" Akkari exclaimed when he saw Kempe's cards.
Andre Akkari:
Rainer Kempe:
The board ran out for Akkari to flop a set to stay alive.
Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
---|---|---|
Rainer Kempe |
930,000
-475,000
|
-475,000 |
Andre Akkari |
860,000
370,000
|
370,000 |
With several all-ins and folds happening over the past minutes, this is how their chip counts are now:
Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
---|---|---|
Rainer Kempe |
950,000
20,000
|
20,000 |
Joao Simao |
910,000
155,000
|
155,000 |
Andre Akkari |
790,000
-70,000
|
-70,000 |
Nível: 24
Blinds: 25,000/50,000
Ante: 50,000
Andre Akkari shoved from the small blind for 580,000 and Rainer Kempe snap-called.
Andre Akkari:
Rainer Kempe:
The board ran out for Kempe to turn a flush to eliminate the PokerStars Ambassador in 3rd place.
Heads-up continued immediately.
Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
---|---|---|
Rainer Kempe |
1,560,000
610,000
|
610,000 |
Joao Simao |
1,090,000
180,000
|
180,000 |
Andre Akkari | Eliminado |
After a few raises and shoves and folds, Rainer Kempe had already increased his chip lead. He now called on the button and Joao Simao opted to check.
The flop came , Simao bet 50,000 and Kempe called.
They both checked through the on the turn to the on the river. Simao now bet 150,000 and Kempe shoved. Simao quickly folded.
Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
---|---|---|
Rainer Kempe |
2,210,000
650,000
|
650,000 |
Joao Simao |
440,000
-650,000
|
-650,000 |
Joao Simao shoved from the button for 315,000 and was snap-called by Rainer Kempe.
Joao Simao:
Rainer Kempe:
The Brazilian rail came closer to see how the board would run out while hoping for a five.
The flop came to keep Kempe ahead.
The turn was the which didn't change the situation as Kempe turned a pair of sixes.
The on the river completed the board to seal the deal. No help for Simao as he was eliminated. Simao got up, shook hands with Kempe, and made his way to the payout desk to collect his cash for €289,500.
A recap of today's action is to follow.
Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
---|---|---|
Rainer Kempe |
2,650,000
440,000
|
440,000 |
Joao Simao | Eliminado |