Thorel Busts Loeliger; Eibinger Sends Soyza Out

After defending his big blind against a raise by Jean-Noel Thorel, Linus Loeliger bet the turn for 50,000 and Thorel raised to 100,000 in early position. Loeliger moved all in for what appeared to be 170,000 and Thorel called instantly.

Linus Loeliger:
Jean-Noel Thorel:

Loeliger needed a king or seven to avoid the elimination, but the river was the to end the run of the Swiss.

At almost the same time, Michael Soyza departed from table one. According to Matthias Eibinger, Soyza defended his big blind and check-shoved a flop with for middle pair. Eibinger called with and two blanks followed on turn and river.