Main Event Day 1a
Level 9: 500/1,000 (1,000)
Entries: 99/198
Prize Pool: €700,000 GTD

Mati Pirn opened to 2,000 from the Lo-jack, and was then faced with a 13,600 shove from Jean-Pascal Vernet on the Button. After receiving the county, Pirn made the call.

Jean-Pascal Vernet: A♣J♣
Mati Pirn: 2♥2♣

It’s an educated guess that Vernet was very fond of the T♥K♣Q♥ flop. Pirn did pick up a flush draw on the 7♥ turn, but the 5♠ river ultimately secured Vernet a full double-up at the expense of Pirn.

Jean-Pascal Vernet: 29,700
Mati Pirn: 18,900