Eid Sets the Trap
Level 27
: 25,000/50,000, 5,000 ante
Michel Eid opened for 100,000 under the gun and Andreas Christoforou three-bet to 200,000 from the button. The blinds folded, Eid called and the flop came down 
.
Eid was first to act and checked, which opened the door for Christoforou to bet 145,000. "Raise," Eid announced as the "r" rolled off his tongue. He then made it 300,000 to go. Christoforou thought for a bit before making the call, and then the dealer burned and turned the 
.
Eid shoved for his last 570,000 and Christoforou snap-called. Eid tabled the 
for top set, which had Christoforou, who held the 
, drawing dead. The meaningless 
completed the board on the river and Eid was shipped the double.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,245,000
1,160,000
|
1,160,000 |
|
1,500,000
-1,205,000
|
-1,205,000 |