Elie "Punisher934" Payan Living Up To His Screename
Since moving to the final two tables, Elie "Punisher934" Payan has more than tripled his stack by using an aggressive strategy premised on power poker. Sitting to the direct left of Frank Peelen, who previously angered Payan for his perceived stalling during earlier stages of the tournament, may have prompted Payan to punish his opponent with repeated reraises and all-in moves.
We have witnessed at least four hands which saw Payan play back at Peelen, forcing him to muck his hand. The Punisher has not discriminated, however, and has made similar plays against the entire table and he has eliminated multiple opponents in the last hour. With two extreme short stacks still sitting at Table 286, we expect Payan to keep up the pressure and exert his will as he pushes forward to the final table.