Mahfoud Doubles Up in Hand That Lasts Into Break
Level 4
: 300/500, 500 ante
Ayman Mahfoud, who knocked out Daniel Negreanu in the second level earlier in the day, was himself all in just as players prepared to head on a 20-minute break.
Mahfoud was facing a 10,000 bet on a board of 
and moved all in for around 40,000. His opponent went into the tank, getting up on one knee on his chair and mumbling to himself for several minutes.
As several players who were leaving on break began to surround the table, Mahfoud's opponent called with 
, but Mahfoud had him beat with 
for two pair.
The river came the 
and Mahfoud doubled up before leaving the room.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
100,000
54,000
|
54,000 |