Afriat's Set Survives Scary Runout
Level 3
: Blinds 200/400, 400 ante
Action began on the turn in a heads-up pot between Eric Afriat and Justus Held. The board showed 
.
Held checked from middle position, Afriat put out a bet of 5,000 from the button, Held made the call.
The river put the very connecting 
on the board and both players checked.
Held showed 
for two pair, but Afriat had him beat with 
to take down the pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
98,000
4,000
|
4,000 |
|
64,500
3,500
|
3,500 |
|
35,300
35,300
|
35,300 |