Magalashvili Escapes Stefanov's Trap
Level 17
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Milen Stefanov had a raise to 16,000 in front of him in early position before Michael Magalashvili reraised to 45,000 in the cutoff. Stefanov called as they went heads-up to the flop.
Both players checked the 
flop before Stefanov led out for 32,000 on the 
turn. Magalashvili called and the river came the 
.
Stefanov checked this time, and Magalashvili checked back. Stefanov let out a loud groan as he showed 
for the rivered full house.
Magalashvili dropped that pot, but he's still sitting on a stack of more than 1,500,000 and contending for the tournament chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,510,000
1,319,000
|
1,319,000 |
|
570,000
300,000
|
300,000 |
|
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