Aboussaad Hits Quads to Send Last Year's Champion to the Rail
Level 12
: Blinds 1,500/2,500, 2,500 ante
Tristan Forge raised from the button, Youssef Aboussaad three-bet from the small blind and the big blind called. Forge then four-bet all in for 32,000, prompting Aboussaad to push over the top. The big blind folded, leaving two players to reveal their cards, with last year's champion Forge at risk.
Tristan Forge: J♦J♥ 
Youssef Aboussaad: 9♣9♠
Forge was well ahead until the board ran out Q♣2♣9♦9♥A♣ to give Aboussaad a set of nines on the flop and quad nines on the turn. Aboussaad added to his massive stack and Forge was sent to the exit. He won't be able to re-enter today, but still has chance to come back and defend his title in tomorrow's flights.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
340,000
317,000
|
317,000 |
|
Busted |