Melnikov Hits Trips
Level 9
: 10,000/20,000, 25,000 ante
Rickie Silcock opened the action with a raise from middle position, and only Alexey Melnikov made the call from the big blind. Both players checked on the 
flop, and after the turn was revealed to be the 
, Melnikov bet 60,000. Silcock made the call, and the river card was the 
. Melnikov continued to bet, this time for 115,000. Silcock gave himself some time to think before he made the call.
Melnikov flipped over 
for trips and got the pot after Silcock mucked.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
5,300,000
640,000
|
640,000 |
|
500,000
500,000
|
500,000 |