Thorel Scoops a Big One Early
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Nível 1
: Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Alex Kulev opened to 2,500 from under the gun and Jean-Noel Thorel called from the small blind. The flop came 
and Thorel check-called a bet of 5,500 from Kulev.
The turn brought the 
and Thorel checked again. Kulev sized up a large bet of 24,000 and Thorel countered with a check-raise to 60,000. Kulev called and the 
paired the board on the river.
Thorel checked this time and Kulev also knuckled the table. Thorel flipped over 
for top pair and top kicker and Kulev was unable to beat it.
| Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
|---|---|---|
|
170,000 | 70,000 |
|
32,000 | -68,000 |