Thorel Gets Two from Kisacikoglu
Level 5
: Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Orpen Kisacikoglu opened to 4,500 from under the gun and Jean-Noel Thorel re-raised to 9,000 on the button. Kisacikoglu called and the flop fell 
. Kisacikoglu checked to Thorel who bet 15,000 and Kisacikoglu gave it some thought but decided to fold.
On the next hand, Thorel raised to 4,000 and Kisacikoglu called from the big blind. The flop came 
and both players checked to the 
on the turn.
Kisacikoglu led out with a bet of 5,500 and Thorel called to see the 
on the river. Kisacikoglu checked this time and Thorel bet 5,500. Kisacikoglu check-raised to 23,500 and Thorel responded with a re-raise to 43,500. Kisacikoglu got caught and was forced to send his cards to the muck.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
138,500
-25,500
|
-25,500 |
|
125,000
65,000
|
65,000 |