Eugene Todd Talks His Way Into a Double
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With the final board of 
separating Eugene Todd from his opponent, not to mention a pot of about 4,000 waiting to be claimed, the longtime tournament pro moved all in for his last 2,500.
His opponent went into the tank for over two minutes, apologizing to the table while he took the time to calculate the variables.
"Sorry guys," he said. "Just need about thirty seconds more."
"I know you don't have 
," replied Todd. "Well, you might, but that would just be wrong."
With his opponent obviously contemplating a light call, Todd moved in for the kill with his verbal jousting.
"I would fold if I were you," said Todd.
"Yeah," the opponent shot back. "But you wouldn't have played this hand the way I did."
Eventually, the player made the crying call with his 
for a flopped two pair, but Todd had him beat with his 
for a set.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
12,500 | 12,500 |
. Moorman thought before firing out 600. Two players folded, but the third called. The turned came the 
. Moorman proceeded to check and his opponent bet out 900. Moorman called.
and Moorman checked again. His opponent then bet out 2,500, and Moorman took a few minutes to sort out his options. In the end he elected to call. He was disappointed to see his opponent show 
for two pair. Moorman was left with 9,500.
, but when he was called down he announced simply "ten-high." Young's 
was a drawing hand, and he needed help on subsequent streets to survive.
) failed to provide Young with a straight, he was showered just before the second break of the day.
. Masek stood to risk or win 11,000 chips. The board ran out 
on a jack-high board, but his opponent rolled over 
