Lucky Sixes for Ladies First! Champion Ekren
Level 26: 40,000/80,000 (80,000)
Entries: 30/1,460
Vilde Ekren won the Ladies First! event yesterday and is one of two ladies still in the mix today alongside Indre Stanaityte. Ekren had a little bit of lady luck on her side to stay alive in the following hand.
Ekren open-jammed for 830,000 from middle position and was called by Matte Karjalainen for less from a couple of seats over and by Ashley Harrison from the small blind.
Matte Karjalainen: A♥10♣
Vilde Ekren: 6♠6♣
Ashley Harrison: 9♠9♣
Ekren nailed a set to oust Karjalainen while also doubling through Harrison on the 8♦6♥2♠7♥A♣ board. Joining Karjalainen on the rail were Barrile Gianpiero, Antonio Merone, and Francesco Canzonieri to leave 30 players remaining.
Ashley Harrison – 5.5 million
Vilde Ekren – 2 million
Antonio Merone – 0
Matte Karjalainen – 0
Francesco Canzonieri – 0
Barrile Gianpiero – 0
