De Melo Doubles Up with River Jam
Level 6
: Blinds 400/800, 800 ante
The pot stood at approximately 18,000 with two players looking at a full board of Q♥A♠5♠3♠2♦.
Mark Helou, who was under the gun, checked the action to Luiz De Melo, on the button. De Melo moved all in for 14,300 and Helou went into the tank, eventually making the call.
Luiz De Melo: A♦K♠
Mark Helou: 9♦9♣
Helou's hero call backfired and De Melo found the full double with his top pair.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
44,000
28,300
|
28,300 |
|
18,000
-26,200
|
-26,200 |