€100,000 EPT Super High Roller | 2023 PokerStars EPT Barcelona

2023-08-27 23:51 UTC+2

Two in a Row for Morki

Tboss

Nível 16 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

Jean-Noel Thorel opened 100,000 on the button before Kayhan Mokri three-bet 350,000. Thorel took a little over 30 seconds before releasing his hand.

The following hand, Mokri raised 75,000 and Thorel came along from the big blind.

The dealer fanned a flop of K♥8♥5♣, and Thorel check-called a bet of 60,000.

The 6♦ turn received checks from both players and when the 3♥ landed on the river, Thorel fired a bet of 60,000. Mokri made the call to see the A♣10♠ of Thorel before tabling 8♠2♥ for a pair of eights.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Jean-Noel Thorel	2,780,000 -320,000	-320,000
Kayhan Mokri	1,720,000 320,000	320,000

Tags: Kayhan Mokri Jean-Noel Thorel

2023-08-27 23:54 UTC+2

Ace-High Evens the Match

Nível 16 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

Jean-Noel Thorel raised to 100,000 on the button and Kayhan Mokri called.

The flop came 7♣3♠7♥ and Thorel bet 100,000. Mokri called to the J♦ turn, where Thorel fired out another 250,000.

Mokri again called and the Q♥ fell on the river. He checked and Thorel burned through a time bank before checking back. Mokri then turned over A♠2♥ for ace-high and Thorel mucked.

The two players drew virtually even in chips with that pot.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Jean-Noel Thorel	2,300,000 -480,000	-480,000
Kayhan Mokri	2,200,000 480,000	480,000

Tags: Kayhan Mokri Jean-Noel Thorel

2023-08-28 00:02 UTC+2

Thorel Picks up Steam

Tboss

Nível 16 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

Jean-Noel Thorel raised 115,000 and Kayhan Mokri made the call.

The A♠Q♦7♠ flop hit the felt, and Mokri check-called a continuation bet of 150,000.

Both players checked through the Q♣ turn to see the 7♦ river. Mokri checked before Thorel announced all-in which forced the fold.

The next hand, Mokri opened 75,000 and Thorel made the call.

When the A♣5♣4♠ flop landed, Thorel check-called 60,000.

The A♦ fell on the turn and once checked to, Mokri continued with aggression, putting 180,000 across the line. Thorel splashed in the call and the 10♥ hit the river. Thorel took the lead this time, dropping 300,000 across the line and Mokri snap-mucked.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Jean-Noel Thorel	2,780,000 480,000	480,000
Kayhan Mokri	1,720,000 -480,000	-480,000

Tags: Jean-Noel Thorel Kayhan Mokri

2023-08-28 00:09 UTC+2

Mokri Five-Bet Shoves to Take the Lead

Nível 16 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

Jean-Noel Thorel raised to 115,000 on the button before Kayhan Mokri three-bet to 390,000.

Thorel then grabbed two towers of green 25,000 chips and slid them into the middle, a reraise to 1,090,000. Mokri instantly announced he was all in for around 2,000,000 and Thorel snap-folded.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Kayhan Mokri	3,200,000 1,480,000	1,480,000

Jean-Noel Thorel	1,300,000 -1,480,000	-1,480,000

Tags: Jean-Noel Thorel Kayhan Mokri

2023-08-28 00:15 UTC+2

Two Pair for Mokri

Tboss

Nível 16 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

Jean-Noel Thorel limped and Kayhan Mokri raised to 105,000. Thorel called.

On the flop of A♣5♣5♥, Mokri led for 60,000 and Thorel called.

The K♦ hit the turn and Mokri slowed down with a check before Thorel tossed a bet of 125,000 into the middle. Mokri called.

The Q♥ completed the board on the river, and both players checked. Mokri rolled over K♣Q♠ for two pair and Thorel mucked his hand.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Kayhan Mokri	3,135,000 -65,000	-65,000

Jean-Noel Thorel	1,365,000 65,000	65,000

Tags: Jean-Noel Thorel Kayhan Mokri

2023-08-28 00:17 UTC+2

Break Time

Nível 16 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

Kayhan Mokri and Jean-Noel Thorel are now taking a 20-minute break.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Kayhan Mokri	3,135,000

Jean-Noel Thorel	1,365,000

2023-08-28 00:27 UTC+2

Levels Being Shortened

Nível 16 : Blinds 15,000/30,000, 30,000 ante

Kayhan Mokri and Jean-Noel Thorel agreed to reduce the levels to 30 minutes for the rest of the heads-up match.

Nível: 17

Blinds: 20,000/40,000

Ante: 40,000

2023-08-28 00:32 UTC+2

Thorel Draws a Bit Closer

Nível 17 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

Jean-Noel Thorel was on the button and put in a raise to 95,000. Kayhan Mokri called in the big blind as they saw a flop of 10♦K♥Q♣.

Mokri then checked over to Thorel, who continued for 100,000. Mokri called and the 6♠ fell on the turn.

Thorel fired out another 225,000 and Mokri quickly folded.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Kayhan Mokri	2,800,000 -335,000	-335,000

Jean-Noel Thorel	1,700,000 335,000	335,000

Tags: Jean-Noel Thorel Kayhan Mokri

2023-08-28 00:37 UTC+2

Mokri Catches Thorel for a Big One

Tboss

Nível 17 : Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante

Kayhan Mokri opened 90,000 and Jean-Noel Thorel called.

The dealer spread a flop of 10♦6♠2♣, and Thorel check-called a bet of 120,000.

The J♣ turn was checked through to the 4♥ river. Thorel dropped a stack of greens across the line, betting 500,000 and putting Mokri in the tank. Mokri took close to a minute before making the call.

Thorel looked disappointed as he tabled his Q♦8♠ bluff, and Mokri dragged the pot with a pair of fours, showing K♥4♠.

Jogador	Fichas	Progresso
Kayhan Mokri	3,570,000 770,000	770,000

Jean-Noel Thorel	930,000 -770,000	-770,000

Tags: Jean-Noel Thorel Kayhan Mokri