Mermelstein Collects Bounty
Level 16
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Aaron Mermelstein opened from middle position to 18,000. He then faced a shove from Diego Sanchez. Mermelstein instantly called, and the cards were on their backs.
Diego Sanchez: A♥K♣ 
Aaron Mermelstein: Q♦J♣
The board ran out8♥7♠6♠Q♠8♦ and Mermelstein eliminated Sanchez. The bounties are creating an interesting dynamic, and perhaps we will see more players willing to take risks for the chance at collecting bounties, with eyes on the $250,000 top bounty prize.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
47,000
253,000
|
253,000 |
|
Busted |