Mel Lyon Catches Up
Level 5
: 200/400, 400 ante
A player moved all in for 500 in middle position and Mel Lyon raised from the small blind to 1,300. The big blind raised to 4,000 and Lyon shoved for 25,400.
The big blind called with 
and Lyon had 
.
The board ran out 
and Lyon won the hand, eliminating the short-stacked player and doubling up through the big blind.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
54,000
23,000
|
23,000 |
and the action checked to Taddia. 
and Marsh checked to Lowery. Lowery bet 1,200 and Marsh called.
and both players checked. 
and Marsh led for 2,000. Lowery folded.
and the first player checked.
and Karn bet 2,000 after his opponent checked to him. His opponent called and Karn showed 
for the winner.