| Level 23: | 20,000/40,000 (40,000) |
| Entries: | 10/260 |
| Prizes: | £115,700 |
Calogero Morreale opened to 80,000 from the Hi-jack, and Thales Salomao defended his Big Blind.
Salomao checked the Q♥5♥6♥ flop, and Morreale continued for 40,000. Salomao then completed a check-raise move to 100,000, and Morreale made the call. Salomao continued on the aggressive path with a 120,000 bet on the Q♠ turn, and Morreale called again. The Q♣ river brought a third queen to the table. Salomao now sized up to 310,000. Morreale looked uncomfortable, but ultimately made the call.
Thales Salomao: 8♦7♦
Calogero Morreale: A♥J♥
Morreale had read his opponent correct, and Salomao will be the shortest stack once the players return after the ongoing 15-minute break.
Calogero Morreale: 1,675,000
Thales Salomao: 600,000
