Mermelstein Hangs On to Double Off Druckman
Level 25
: Blinds 60,000/120,000, 120,000 ante
Aaron Mermelstein raised to 420,000 on the button and Jeremy Druckman called in the big blind.
Druckman announced pot on the K♣9♠5♣ flop, Mermelstein moved all in for 1,320,000, and Druckman called.
Aaron Mermelstein: A♣K♠Q♣J♦
Jeremy Druckman: J♥9♣8♣7♦
Mermelstein was ahead with top pair, while Druckman had a pair with straight and flush draws. The 5♦ turn was no help to Druckman, while Mermelstein hung on through the 3♥ river to secure the double up.