Melchers Picks Up a Pair to Double
Level 24
: Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
Aviel Yehieli moved all in for 250,000 from the hijack and Dorian Melchers called for 350,000 in the small blind.
Dorian Melchers: 9♥9♠
Aviel Yehieli: A♥7♠
Yehieli was looking for an ace to score the knockout, but instead Melchers hit a set on the J♣2♣9♣ flop. The board ran out 5♦5♠ and Melchers improved to a full house to earn the double up right before the dinner break
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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700,000
275,000
|
275,000 |
|
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150,000
600,000
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600,000 |