Freeroll Winner Michels Ousts One
Level 6
: 200/400, 50 ante
On a board of 
, Jeffrey Michels bet 6,550 and was called by an opponent on his left. Michels, who was under the gun, took a long time before betting 11,000 on the 
river, putting his opponent all in. The play pushed in a frustrated call, revealing 
, playing the board. Michels showed 
for a jack-high straight.
Michels qualified for the tournament through a PokerStars freeroll, and he's off to a nice start with double the starting stack late on Day 1b.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
61,000 |