Salmi Beats Up Brandborn

Two hands in a row has caused Ola Brandborn to lose more than half his stack in just a few minutes.

First, Ville Salmi made it 55,000 from the button, getting called by Lang and Brandborn.

All three checked the T♥ A♦ 4♠ flop before it was checked to Salmi on the 7♥ turn. He bet just 52,000 and Lang folded but Brandborn quickly raised to 160,000. Salmi thought for a moment before calling then both players checked the 9♥ river.

Brandborn showed Q♦ J♦, losing out to his opponent's A♥ 2♦

Then the next hand saw Salmi raise again with Brandborn and Kangasvieri calling.

Brandborn led out for 85,000 on the J♥ 8♦ 3♥ board, Kangasvieri folded and Salmi called. Both players checked the 2♠ turn before Brandborn quickly fired 100,000 on the 5♥ river. Salmi thought for a minute or two before moving all-in. Brandborn quickly folded, Salmi showed T♠ 9♠ for a missed straight draw.

Salmi has a big chip lead now.