Orpaz Checks Dark, Thorel Hits the River
Level 1
: Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
Christoph Vogelsang raised to 2,500 from early position and was called by Jean-Noel Thorel and Tom Orpaz in the small blind.
The flop came 
and Orpaz checked to Vogelsang, who continued for 3,500. Both opponents called.
Orpaz checked dark as the turn came the 
. Vogelsang also checked and Thorel bet 7,000. Only Orpaz called as he checked in the dark again.
Thorel threw out 10,000 on the 
river and Orpaz quickly called. Thorel showed 
for rivered two pair and Orpaz shot back in his chair and put his hands to his head as he flashed 
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| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
315,000
65,000
|
65,000 |
|
230,000
-20,000
|
-20,000 |
|
225,000
-25,000
|
-25,000 |