Oochi Leaves Mermelstein on Fumes
Level 4
: Blinds 300/500, 500 ante
The action picked up on the board of 3♠9♦Q♣A♣ with approximately over 8,000 already in the middle.
Aaron Mermelstein checked from early position before James Rice bet 3,500 from the hijack. Masahiro Oochi chose to raise to 10,000 in response.
Mermelstein opted to jam for roughly 48,000 when it got back to him. Rice did not take long to fold, but Oochi took some time to make his decision. Oochi opted to call and put himself at risk for 46,700.
Masahiro Oochi: A♥Q♠
Aaron Mermelstein: A♦9♥
Both players showed two pair, but it was Oochi with the better of it. The 7♥ river did not change either player's holding to award Oochi the double and leave Mermelstein hanging by a thread.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
93,400 | |
|
89,000 | |
|
1,300 |