De Meulder Endures a Scare to Double
Level 8
: 300/600, 75 ante
Team PokerStars Pro Matthias De Meulder raised to 1,200 and Yoni Eloy, to his direct left, three-bet to 3,000. Everyone folded back to the Belgian star and he sat staring at his now sole opponent.
"These are good cards," said De Meulder, tapping the back of the said cards.
"So are these!" quipped Eloy.
"I don't believe you!"
A few moments after the verbal exchange, De Meulder moved all-in for 16,350 and was called.
De Meulder: 
Eloy: 
The door cards was the 
and De Meulder's face looked like his world had fallen apart. The dealer spread the flop to reveal the other two cards: 
and the 
, the latter gifting De Meulder the lead. A 
turn followed by a 
river won the pot for De Meulder who climbs above starting stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
36,500
6,000
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6,000 |
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