Melander Dodges Flush for Double Up
Level 11
: 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
There were four players that saw a ![]()
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flop and action was checked to Todd Melander in middle position.
With roughly 20,000 already in the middle, Melander fired out a 7,000 bet and was called by the button before the small blind check-raised to 27,000.
After the big blind folded, Melander three-bet jammed for 40,000 and only the small blind called.
Todd Melander: ![]()
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Opponent: ![]()
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Melander was ahead after flopping top pair but had a sweat as his opponent held the heart flush draw.
The turn was a red card, but it was the
and Melander was able to settle down his heart rate after the
secured his double-up on the river.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
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100,000
37,500
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37,500 |