Jean-Pascal Vernet

Main Event Day 1a
Level 13: 1,500/3,000 (3,000)
Entries: 57/214
Prize Pool: €700,000 GTD

Alessandro Assaloni opened to 6,000 from the Lo-jack. Jean-Pascal Vernet then three-bet to 15,000 from the Small Blind, and Assaloni made the call.

Vernet continued on the aggressive path with a 21,000 bet on the 7♣3♣T♥ flop, and Assaloni made the call. Vernet checked the 5♦ turn, and Assaloni then moved all in for 50,000 on the dot. Vernet made the call without hesitation.

Alessandro Assaloni: J♦J♠
Jean-Pascal Vernet: K♥K♣

Vernet was way ahead, and the 2♦ river sealed the deal. Assaloni was eliminated, while Vernet added valuable chips to his stack.

Jean-Pascal Vernet: 209,500
Alessandro Assaloni: 0